Summer Borough News 2017 - Eastleigh Borough Council by Eastleigh Borough Council

Summer 2017

B O R O U G H

NEWS

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Summer events

Local area news

Housing and development

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An exciting new community for Stoneham is set to get under way later this year.

buildings. Above all, much needed affordable housing will be provided allowing local people to be able to have a home of their own. This in turn will help reduce our housing waiting list and assist in meeting the shortfall in housing across the Borough.”

This first phase of the Stoneham development will consist of 560 homes that are made up of a mix of one, two, three, four and five bedroom homes. Around 342 of the homes will be for social rent and shared ownership and 218 will be for sale on the open market. Avenue Park, a large central area of public open space will also be provided and a new internal link road through the estate between Stoneham Lane and Chestnut Avenue providing access from both roads.

much earlier than would have happened without our intervention.

The new homes are a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes and will be available for private rent, providing the Council with an ongoing rental income.

Overall the whole development will provide 1,100 new homes, together with a new local centre, including a new primary school, children’s pre-school nursery, community building, residential care home, retail and office buildings and car parking.

The Council has played a key role and, by working closely with the developer, has speeded up the delivery of the scheme that will provide much needed new homes for market and social rent. The homes and the new school and road improvements will now be provided

Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Steve Sollitt, said: “This exciting development of a new community will see enhanced facilities for all Eastleigh residents with great improvements to parts of the historic park and restoration of heritage

There will also be two children’s play areas, green pathway links through the development, together with a number of smaller areas of open space.There will also be pedestrian and cycle links across the site, some of which will follow the routes of historic carriage drives.

Key to the first phase of the development are 146 new homes that are being purchased by the Council and will be managed by VIVID (formerly First Wessex) social housing provider.

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Healthy communities

Staying Steady & Strong in Eastleigh Older adults are being helped to keep active in exercise classes designed to prevent falls. The Council’s HealthWorks team run regular Steady & Strong sessions, which are aimed at people who are unsteady on their feet or who may have had a fall. HealthWorks staff are qualified Level 4 Postural Stability Instructors and take participants through a variety of exercises

to help improve and maintain balance, flexibility and muscle strength. The classes also provide the opportunity for people to meet and have fun. Four Steady & Strong classes take place throughout the week in community centres across the borough.

Classes cost £3.50 and last for an hour, followed by tea and coffee, and an all-important biscuit to refuel for the day ahead. For more information, or to join a class, contact HealthWorks on 023 8068 4813 or email healthworks@eastleigh.gov.uk

The Arts & Youth Trust for Eastleigh Young people with an interest in arts and crafts, music or drama could get a helping hand from the Arts & Youth Trust for Eastleigh. Each year the Trust makes small grants to help young people with the cost of tuition fees for dance classes, learning to play an instrument or travelling to events such as theatre workshops or

scout and guide jamborees. Grants are also available to help with the cost of essential equipment, such as dance shoes or instruments. If you are interested, aged between 10 and 26 and

resident in the Borough, send a stamped addressed envelope (sae) to Martin Kyrle, Secretary to the Trustees, 16 Park Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2EU (no sae, no reply). The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Monday 31 July.

Youth & Community Trust wins Lottery support Eastleigh Youth & Community Trust, based at Pavilion on the Park, has received £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project about the charity’s history. It will focus on the stories of the people who have dedicated their lives to the trust and the

community it serves, from 1962 to the present day.

Eastleigh Youth & Community Trust is an organisation that works with people from all parts of the community to provide inclusive, educational and recreational activities for residents. The award will provide an opportunity for volunteers at the charity to carry out archival research and hold oral history workshops, working with local residents, ex-trustees and their descendants. The project will culminate in a month-long event where local people can visit an exhibition at Pavilion on the Park.

Pavilion on the Park

For more information visit www.paviliononthepark.org.uk or phone 023 8061 2710.

A Steady & Strong session

A fun, FREE 2k run for juniors (4-14 year olds) Every Sunday at 9am

at Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA Register online and print your barcode www.parkrun.org.uk/netleyabbey-juniors

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Healthy communities

Get active this summer Summer of Sport 2017 For adults, the SportWorks team are delighted to announce the return of the Summer of Sport,which encourages people to swap the sofa for a variety of fun activities. 31July 1 September. Back by popular demand, and made possible by funding from Sport England, adults (age 16 plus) will be able to enjoy a huge range of sports and activities throughout August, for just £2 (booking fee) per session.

Children and young people aged between 8 and 16 years old will get the chance to try an exciting range of sports and activities this summer, 31 July - 1 September.

Now in its 13th year, Park Sport 2017 will provide heavily subsidised activities, including sailing, football, baseball, dance, cricket and more. And, because of growing year-onyear demand, more tennis sessions will be available in 2017, thanks to support from the Lawn Tennis Association. The ongoing support of VIVID (formerly First Wessex),

Family Sport 2017 A series of Family Sport sessions will run throughout the Park Sport programme. Fun-filled activities that the whole family can enjoy, include tennis, cycling, golf and fishing. Made possible with funding from Sport England, Family Sport is a great way for families to come together and try something new without any long-term

commitment, whilst getting healthy and active.

All three programmes run for five weeks over the summer break, from Monday 31 July to Friday 1 September.

To book: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ parksport (from 27 June)

£10 per family per session. Bookings go live on Tuesday 4 July.

All sessions are run by the best local providers, and are tailored as introductory taster sessions so there has never been a better reason to try something new.

Park Sport 2017

The Council’s SportWorks Team are hosting the hugely popular Park Sport programme at over 25 local parks and community facilities across the Borough.

the Borough’s Local Area Committees and parish and town councils, means the SportWorks team are able to offer all activities at just £1 (booking fee) per person per session. In addition to the bookable sessions, five free Skate Jam events will be run by the professionals at Team Extreme, and free swimming for under 16s will take place at Fleming Park, Wildern Leisure Centre and Hamble Sports Complex. Bookings go live on Tuesday 27 June.

Activities include canoeing, dance fitness, cycling, fishing and archery. Following the taster sessions, there will also be a series of beginner courses starting throughout September, so participants can continue to take part in an activity they have enjoyed. Courses on offer include Couch to 5k (which encourages inactive people to take up running), Return to Tennis, Learn to Sail and more. Bookings go live on Tuesday 4 July.

All sessions must be booked in advance. For more information sportworks@eastleigh.gov.uk

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Ageas in the community

Martial arts scholarship in memory of Tony

edge End Running Club inspires H new runners

presented with his new uniform at a ceremony where other students were also recognised for their commitment and achievements in 2016, in front of instructors and students at the club.

From left to right: Greg Evans, Chief Instructor – Choi Kwang Do 4 Health, Jimi Noyce, with past Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Des Scottt

Choi Kwang Do is an accessible martial arts system meant for the average individual who wants to learn real-life, practical self-defence skills and achieve a greater level of health and well-being. It is not designed for competition and does not have the intensity of sports training.

A martial arts club, based at The Ageas Bowl in West End, has launched a new scholarship scheme in memory of a former Mayor of Eastleigh. Choi Kwang Do 4 Health have paid tribute to the late Councillor Tony Noyce, who was Mayor in 2014-15, and who played a pivotal role in the support and growth of the club. The Tony Noyce Martial Arts Scholarship will offer 20 scholarship places to students, nominated by the Borough

Greg Evans, Chief Instructor for Choi Kwang Do 4 Health, said: “We are excited to be working with Eastleigh Borough Council and The Ageas Bowl and to be part of their community programme. Tony Noyce was a great supporter of our club and the scholarship in his name is a fitting tribute to the great contribution he made.“

Council, with each student enjoying reduced fees and continual assessment for entry into the club’s elite leadership programmes. Tony’s grandson, Jimi Noyce, was the first student on the scheme and was promoted into the Choi Kwang Do 4 Health Leadership Programme. He was

Poseidon punching above its weight The Council-supported Poseidon Amateur Boxing Club is going from strength-to-strength. The club, which is supported by a partnership between Hampshire Cricket in the Community and Eastleigh Borough Council, is working with people of all ages and from all parts of the community to promote the fitness and wellbeing benefits of boxing. Set up in 2013, the club continues to grow, with the opening of a new international boxing centre and community fitness suite in September 2015. Part of the Ageas Bowl in the Community initiative, the club strikes a balance between participation and performance,

with keep-fit sessions for complete novices running alongside training for junior and senior boxers competing in national championships.

Recent highlights include: • Funding from Sport England is enabling Poseidon to increase its disability support and outreach in the community • Matt Winn was crowned Hampshire and Southern Counties Champion for the third year in the row, he lost narrowly in the national quarter finals

• The club has qualified ten new coaches and upgraded two coaches to Level 2 • The Elite International Boxing Academy project will be delivering BTEC Level 3 qualification in Sport • In partnership with the Saints Foundation and their Saintsability programme, Poseidon are able to offer boxing training to those with physical, mental, behavioural and learning difficulties. For more information visit www.poseidonabc.co.uk

The Ageasvisit Bowl, Hedge End Running Club are ForBased more at information helping to inspire new runners with their beginners club. www.martialartseastleigh.com Many of the beginners have gone on to join the thriving club that has around 300 members ranging in age from 16-65 with all running abilities represented. Members compete in various cross country and road race leagues and club

representatives organise the Wyvern 10k road race. The club also supports the Council’s SportWorks team with their Couch to 5k initiative. To find out more, visit: www. hedgeendrunningclub.com

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Waste and recycling

Recycling plastics - it’s got to be a bottle Do you know which plastic items you can place in your green recycling bin? Simply remember that if it’s plastic and bottle-shaped it can go in, but currently we are not able to accept any other sort of plastic. So, everyday plastic bottles including soft drinks, milk, detergent, shampoo and cleaning product bottles can all go in the green recycling bin but please remember to remove the bottle tops if you can!

Why can’t I recycle certain plastics such as pots, tubs or trays?

Kerbside recycling collected in Hampshire is taken to one of two material recovery facilities (MRFs) where it is sorted into different streams of recyclables. These MRFs sort plastic bottles from other materials.

Plastic pots, tubs and trays (PTT) are made up of a different type of plastic that cannot be sorted in the MRFs.

Bottles with PET or HDPE on the bottom make up around 97 percent of plastic bottles.

Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ plastics to see our short video about plastic bottle recycling.

IT’S GOT TO BE A BOTTLE!

Join 17,000 households and subscribe to our garden waste collection scheme Thousands of local people are saving time and money by joining our popular garden waste scheme - and so could you! Around 17,000 households have already signed up to one of the fastest growing wheeled bin services in the county; benefitting from the convenience of having their garden waste collected every fortnight from their kerbside. Whether you have a small amount of garden waste, or lots of grass cuttings, shrub prunings and weeds filling your bin, we can collect your garden waste to save you time and make it easier for you to recycle. The cost of a bin is only £36 for the year, frozen until 2019. That’s £3 a month or just under 70 pence per week - cheaper and much more convenient than taking garden waste to

the tip yourself. And there is the added bonus of avoiding any mess or creepy crawlies in your vehicle! Cabinet Lead for Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle, said: “It’s a really popular scheme with residents as it saves you time, avoids queuing at the local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and mess in your vehicle.” So why not sign up and have your garden waste collected from your home? To find out how you can join Eastleigh’s ‘green revolution’ and be a part of our garden waste service visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ gardenwaste or call 023 8068 8440

Benefits include: • Saves time and money • Collected fortnightly from your kerbside • No more queuing at your local HWRC • Wheeled bin easy to manoeuvre around your garden • No more mess or creepy crawlies in your vehicle

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Your council

Meet the Mayor Councillor Maureen Sollitt was elected Mayor for 2017-18 at a special ceremony held on 11 May.

Following recent elections, the following were elected:

County Councillors Bishopstoke & Fair Oak Mike Thornton (Lib Dem) 023 8064 3596

Maureen, who likes to be known as Mo, has been a Borough Councillor for 21 years and previously held the office of Mayor in 2001-2. Mo has served on a number of Borough Council committees and, in addition to these duties, is Chair of Allbrook & North Boyatt Parish Council. She has been a governor of both Shakespeare Infant and Junior Schools and is a trustee of the Friends of In Touch – a charity that provides support for emotionally and socially vulnerable children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions. Mo was born in Shawford, near Winchester, and grew up in the village of Colden Common. She moved to Eastleigh in 1959 where she met her husband Roy. Her family have lived in Eastleigh and have been

Your new County Councillors and Members of Parliament

Botley & Hedge End North Rupert Kyrle (Lib Dem) 023 8040 7045 Chandler’s Ford Judith Grajewski (Con) 023 8026 3179

involved in the railway for nearly 100 years. Mo and Roy have been married for 48 years and have three children and seven grandchildren. Mo has a particular interest in health and wellbeing related issues and has found

time to work as a carer to many people with a range of needs over the years. If you would like the Mayor to attend your event, please contact Janice Bayliss on 023 8068 8134 or visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/mayor

For more information visit www.hants.gov.uk

Members of Parliament

Eastleigh North Daniel Clarke (Lib Dem) 07712 695520

Eastleigh Constituency Mims Davies (Con) 01489 786688

Eastleigh South Wayne Irish (Lib Dem) 07778 636315

Winchester Constituency (representing Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury) Steve Brine (Con) 01962 791110

Hamble Keith House (Lib Dem) 07768 357918

The excellent community work of four local residents has been recognised by the Council with the presentation of Citizen of Honour awards. The awards are given every two years in recognition of long and exceptional service to the community. In total 55 awards have been presented since 1986.

This year’s recipients are: David Carter MBE and Rachel Carter for setting up a support group for parents of children with Autism and Asperger’s.

The new adviceline telephone number is

03444 111 444

The current advice line number 023 8061 6046 will not accept incoming call from the 1st May 2017 Eastleigh Main Office - 101 Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DR. Drop-in sessions: Mon - Thu: 10:00-16:00 Hedge End Outreach Office - Hedge End Salvation Army, Dowd’s Farm Community Centre, 85 White’s Way, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2GL. Drop-in sessions: Fri 09:30-12:30

www.citizensadviceeastleigh.org.uk

West End & Horton Heath Bruce Tennent (Lib Dem) 07703 447365

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ parliament

Citizen of Honour

Eastleigh CAB will have a new telephone number from 1 May 2017

Bursledon Outreach Office - Bursledon Community Centre, Portsmouth Road, Busledon, Southampton SO31 8ES. Drop-in sessions: Tue 10:00-12:00

Hedge End & West End South Tonia Craig (Lib Dem) 023 8040 4680

Supported by

Graham Taylor, has served as a member of the management board at The Bridge Education Centre in Eastleigh and has over 50 years of work within the scouting movement, where he was awarded the Silver Acorn. He has supported Wyvern College for more than 40 years as the longest serving member of its governing body.

Jim Vaughan MBE formed the Senators Marching Band in 1984 and also played a leading

role in delivering two excellent youth facilities in the area: the Nightingale Youth Centre and the Pavilion on the Park. He was a deserving recipient of an MBE for services to education in 2001 and Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2016, one of only three in Hampshire.

Jim Vaughan MBE, Rachel and David Carter MBE and Graham Taylor with their awards

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Your Council

New Local Response Team

Your Council will soon be even more visible in your local area as we launch a new team to deal with issues that matter to you. The new Local Response Team ensures that we have Council staff out in the community with new technology meaning that work can be routed to handheld devices in real time so that issues can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. The team will deal with a number of issues, including targeting areas that are affected by fly-tipping or fly-posting, noise nuisances,

animal welfare concerns, neighbour disputes or parking enforcement issues. If you have something to report, this can be done by using our ‘Report It’ function on My Eastleigh via our website, by calling Customer Services on 023 8068 8000, or visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk Using a new mobile device to monitor progress on a current housing development

New system will save time for Council visitors Residents who need Housing Benefits, Council Tax Support, Council Tax or Business Rate advice will no longer have to wait for a specialist officer to become available as we launch a new appointment based system. From July, customers who need specific help or advice will no longer need to ‘drop-in’ and use the current ticket queuing system. The new appointment system will help us manage visitor numbers more efficiently and effectively, save customers’

time and help improve the service. The Revenue & Benefits team see around 1,500 people per month and this can sometimes mean waiting in reception before an officer is available. By introducing this appointment system,

we can ensure that the wait time for customers is reduced and allocate service experts to customers for a private meeting. The launch of the appointment system coincides with the move to Universal Credit and will help ensure that customers get the help they need in the quickest amount of time. Appointments can be booked by calling 023 8068 8046

Council signs ‘Time to Change’ pledge

Time to Change is a national initiative led by the charities, Mind and Rethink. The Council is one of over 480 organisations nationally who

Universal Credit is a new type of benefit designed to support people who are on a low income or out of work. The new system is based on a single monthly payment to the claimant and will replace six existing benefits: Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit from all working age claimants. The Borough-wide roll-out from 12 July will include anyone who is currently on one of the six existing benefits mentioned and who has a change of circumstance that would automatically trigger a new claim to Universal Credit, meaning the entire household would move to the full service. One of the biggest changes for residents is that the Council will no longer be allowed to take new claims for Housing Benefit from people of working age (a few exceptions apply). Where help with rent is required it will be included as part of Universal Credit and processed by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP).

The Council has signed a pledge to improve attitudes towards mental health and tackle discrimination. Chief Executive, Nick Tustian, was joined by Elizabeth White Ripley and Dan Angus of Solent Mind, together with Helen Coleman, the Council’s Healthy Communities Section Manager, to sign the Time to Change Employer’s Pledge during Mental Health Awareness week.

Universal Credit - are you ready?

have signed the pledge, which includes a commitment to take the health and wellbeing of our staff seriously and be committed to tackling the stigma around mental health.

If you make a claim for Universal Credit you will still need to contact the Council and complete an online The Council has also developed an action plan which includes training for staff and managers, and information about sources of support and activities to promote good mental health.

application for Council Tax Support if you want help with payment of council tax. Do not delay in making a claim for either Universal Credit or Council Tax Support as you may lose out (there are strict backdating rules). The full Universal Credit online service will allow you to make a claim, check details of online payments, notify changes of circumstance and search for a job through your account. Find out more about Universal Credit at www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ universalcredit If you have any questions about Universal Credit please contact the Benefit section via email at: revbens@eastleigh.gov.uk

New phone line opening times for our Revenues team From 12 June, the phone line 023 8068 8470 to speak to a member of our Revenues team

will be open from 10.30am to 3pm daily, please ensure that you call within these times.

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Latest News from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Japanese students experience Club Taishikan Modern language students immersed themselves in Japanese culture when they spent the afternoon at the Embassy in London to take part in ‘Club Taishikan’.

Club Taishikan takes its name from the Japanese word for embassy and run a series of weekly workshops on everything from origami and calligraphy to traditional dress and dancing. Starting the afternoon with lunch at a local Japanese restaurant, students continued on to the embassy where they enjoyed presentations about Japan and their culture. They then got the chance to really experience it first hand by improving their character writing skills in a Japanese Calligraphy session. They were also able to find out about Japan’s love of “Yosakoi” by learning a dance using wooden clappers (naruko)

Engineering education scheme with Ericsson and Leonardo Three student teams from Barton Peveril took part in the national Engineering Education Scheme which enabled them to work with defence giant Leonardo and technology company Ericsson. The scheme sees engineering companies team up with sixth form students to complete a real life six month engineering project working on scientific, engineering and technological problems. The project provides students with an in-depth experience in science, engineering and technology that will enable

them to make an informed decision about their future studies and career. Throughout the half year programme, students were able to gain hands-on work experience, take part in problem solving and teamwork activities, learn professional skills and develop technical ability - all key elements which will support them in the working world. This year, the college were privileged to have one team work with Ericsson Television and two teams with Leonardo. Alongside the programme elements, the participants also had the opportunity to

and wearing a traditional Happi coat - once practical garments, but now usually worn to festivals or other special occasions.

bookshop, and encountered a demonstration outside the Japanese Embassy protesting about the killing of dolphins in certain Japanese cultures.

Ms Dipika Soni, the organiser of the day and workshops, and a member of JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) spoke to students about the opportunities available to them after graduating from university. Many students came away inspired to apply to the graduate programme, which is an official Japanese Government scheme aiming to improve foreign language teaching in schools and to promote international understanding.

Asuko Sekine, subject leader for Japanese at the college said:

The students rounded off the day with a visit to a Japanese supermarket and

“It’s important that the students learn as much about the different aspects of the culture in Japan alongside learning the language. Encountering the protest has highlighted the different sides to Japan, for them to be aware and think about - not only the popular, fashionable and ‘cute’ aspect of the culture, but the very real and hard hitting side as well. The students had a great day, and have learnt so much that can inform their studies.”

compete for a British Association CREST Award - and the Barton Peveril projects allowed the teams to qualify for Gold CREST Awards and become Gold Industrial Cadets. They were also able to network with professional and graduate engineers, scientists and technologists and take part in a wide range of workshops. The final event was held in April where all of the Hampshire teams came together to give technical presentations to leading engineers and exhibit their projects. The Ericsson team won a “Contribution to Business” award and will represent the region at the national finals in London later this year. Their winning project was about Smart Home Security and involved writing facial recognition software and web interfaces to interact with home doors and windows.

The right direction for a great education

Full-time A Level and vocational courses Part-time adult learning Tel: 023 8036 7200 | www.barton-peveril.ac.uk Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh SO50 5ZA

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Greener borough

New leisure centre takes a green approach

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Eastleigh’s new leisure centre will promote the health and wellbeing of local residents when it opens towards the end of the year – and it will also play its part in protecting the environment.

The replacement for Fleming Park Leisure Centre will feature a range of environmentallyfriendly elements, aimed at minimising its carbon footprint. The new centre will be powered by a combination of solar power and energy from a newly constructed combined heat and power (CHP) plant. The Council is working towards achieving a BREEAM “excellent” rating for a sustainable buildings that minimises environmental impact and has high levels of energy efficiency. The orientation of the new building minimises unwanted heat from the sun, whilst maximising natural daylight, and features natural ventilation where practical. The building’s

footprint is similar to the current centre and there will be no loss of green space from the surrounding parkland when it opens. CHP is a highly efficient, lowcarbon process that captures and recycles heat that is a byproduct of electricity generation. It will provide energy for the new leisure centre – as well as providing heat to the site of the former civic offices that is due to be redeveloped from this summer (see page 16). The 288 photovoltaic solar panels that were installed on the current building in 2011 have been transferred to the roof of the new leisure centre last month. They generate around 62,000 kWh per year – sufficient to power around 18 homes for a year.

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The Council also took advantage of the Government’s 25-year feed-in tariff scheme, allowing the authority to sell any surplus energy generated back to the grid. The £185,000 installation cost has been almost fully recouped in six years, and an income of around £25,000 a year should be generated over the next 17 years. Borough Council Leader, Councillor Keith House, said: “Creating an environmentally sustainable building was a key aim when we were planning the new leisure centre, reflecting our ambition to be a green borough. The new centre will deliver enormous benefits for people across the Eastleigh region, but we were determined to do this with as minimal an environmental impact as possible.”

Are you one of the millions of households in the UK that have not switched their energy supplier in the last ten years? Or your current deal has expired and you are sitting on the supplier’s standard tariff. Many of you could be paying around £150 more than the cheapest deals available. There are hundreds of different energy tariffs making it hard to ensure you are always on the right one. Eastleigh Borough Council is encouraging residents to switch and take advantage of lower energy bills, we have joined forces with independent energy switching service EnergyLinx to provide a simple way to switch. We have set up a dedicated website and telephone line that is updated with all the new products as they come to market. After entering a few details it searches through all the current tariffs available, listing them for you in an easy to understand way.

Switching supplier does not mean any changes to the electricity or gas currently delivered to your home, it just means you will be paying less for what you use. Before you switch, check if you will incur a charge for cancelling your current contract and have your latest bills at hand so the switching service can quote you realistic prices. The fee we receive from every switch via this service will be reinvested by the Council into energy efficiency and fuel poverty initiatives for our community. Visit switch.eastleigh.gov.uk to get started or phone 023 8068 8815.

Grow your own fruit and veg at Velmore Market Garden Ever wanted to grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables but don’t feel ready to take on an allotment? VIVID (formerly First Wessex) and Groundwork South have recently re-opened Velmore Market Garden where you can take your first steps into growing fruit and veg. The garden in Cox Row, Velmore currently opens every Sunday and Tuesday from 10am-1pm. All tools and seeds are provided and no experience is necessary. Each session is run by one of the local site champions who are there to help and support you.

have helped grow it. Excess crops will be sold locally for a very small fee to help cover operational costs or donated to local community groups and schemes so that everything goes back into the local area. It is hoped some of the produce will supply cooking classes to be held at the Cherry Tree Café at the Velmore Centre, Eastleigh.

All the produce is shared between the volunteers who

Coordinator, Chris Smith, said: “Velmore Market Garden

is a fantastic local resource and we want to help support residents to learn how to grow their own fresh fruit and vegetables, meet new people and create an oasis of tranquillity in the very heart of Velmore.” For more information email christopher.smith@ groundwork.org.uk or pop down to one of the sessions.

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What’s on

Summer events

SUMMER STEAM GALA 1

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J U LY A N D 7

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in Eastleigh Town Centre

C OM MEM O R ATING 5 0 YEAR S S INC E THE END O F SR STEAM

July CHARLES CHIPPERFIELD CIRCUS 4-9 JULY, LEIGH ROAD RECREATION GROUND

A 2016 award winning production full of fun, laughter and excitement; from the flying trapeze, wheel of death, international clowns, hula hoop, juggling and lots more. BU L L EID BO NANZA 3 5 0 0 6 , 3 4 0 5 2 , 3 4 0 5 3 , 3 4 0 8 1, 4 1 3 1 2 PL U S 7 6 0 1 7 AND M O R E

A CELEBRATION OF STEAM SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 JULY, EASTLEIGH TOWN CENTRE.

B O O K T I C K E T S AT

Detail © Willem Kruger (South Africa)

WAT E R C R E S S L I N E . C O. U K

As befits a famous railway town, and to mark 50 years since the last steam train stopped running on the Southern Network, passing through Eastleigh, a celebration of the age of steam is being planned around the town centre. We are looking for specialist memorabilia or vintage themed stalls to fill the Market Place alongside the Wadebridge steam locomotive that will be making a one-off, nostalgic visit to the town centre. To register your interest in holding a stall via email to jade.moses@eastleigh.gov.uk

CHILLI FIESTA

15 JULY, EASTLEIGH TOWN CENTRE

30 JUNE – 24 SEPTEMBER 2017

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Summer gets sizzling with the arrival of the Eastleigh Chilli Fiesta in July. Featuring the best in chilli-based food and drink, live music and, for those brave enough, a chilli eating contest; it includes sauces, curries, chilli jams, chilli beer - and even chilli cocktails. Billed as One Day of Chilli Mayhem, the Fiesta takes place on Leigh Road Recreation Ground.

EASTLEIGH LAKESIDE STEAM RAILWAY ANNIVERSARY GALA WEEKEND

SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 JULY, 10AM-4.30PM LAKESIDE COUNTRY PARK, EASTLEIGH Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway will be holding special event over the weekend of 22-23 July to commemorate this important milestone.

The railway has developed over the years - from a short piece of temporary 7¼˝ gauge track, one steam engine and a few carriages, to a running line of a mile and a quarter that has all the features to be found on the standard gauge - from an operational signal gantry, a tunnel, thought to be the longest tunnel on a miniature railway in Britain, and a very well equipped workshop. www.steamtrain.co.uk

ACCESSIBLE CINEMA

TUESDAY 25 JULY, 10.30AM THE POINT, EASTLEIGH Everyone is welcome to a relaxed screening of Mary Poppins. The lights are kept on a little bit, the sound is turned down and nobody minds if you make a noise or move around.

The Ageas Bowl

RESIDENTS’ NEWSLETTER Welcome to the Ageas Bowl’s special edition newsletter, which outlines the exciting year ahead at the International venue on your doorstep.

Hilton at the Ageas Bowl recently celebrated its second anniversary with its Sir Ian Botham inspired restaurant, BEEFY’S, reopening as a British tapas bar and brasserie restaurant in March after an extensive refurbishment to complement the country’s first eforea spa which already calls the luxury hotel its home.

The coming months promise mouth-watering entertainment and unprecedented variety at the Ageas Bowl with two concerts accompanying England’s three Internationals, not forgetting a vast array of domestic action. Two exciting clashes with South Africa – a Royal London ODI meeting last month and a NatWest IT20 on Wednesday 21st June – are followed by a potentially series-deciding ODI against the West Indies in September.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the Ageas Bowl and as a gesture we have included several offers for you, our neighbours.

July sees the official opening of the Ageas Bowl’s new 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes, and live performances from Bryan Adams and Little Mix.

Please read on to find out more!

Boundary Lakes Golf Course – Coming Soon!

BEEFY’S – Same Name, Different Game

The Ageas Bowl’s new 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes, is opening this July!

Newly redesigned and refurbished, the Ageas Bowl’s restaurant, BEEFY’S, reopened as a British tapas bar and brasserie restaurant in March.

Complete with USGA standard greens, the par-69 parkland course will provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike, and is sure to offer a few surprises upon a player’s first round. Off-course facilities including Boundary Lakes’ brand new clubhouse will all be housed within Hilton at the Ageas Bowl. Boundary Lakes’ Membership is fully subscribed ahead of its July opening, although you can still secure your place on a waiting list, whilst taking advantage of a range of corporate days and society packages as well as a broad pay and play offering. If you’d like to find out more about Boundary Lakes ahead of its opening next month, please visit www.boundary-lakes.com.

BEEFY’S, a concept created by Sir Ian Botham, was extensively renovated and the restaurant’s brand new menus offer tasty British tapas from a refreshed bar area and diverse à la carte dining in a contemporary new restaurant space. Its highly popular Sunday Lunch offering is just one of many indulgent BEEFY’S events, including three ‘occasions’: Monday Night Wine Club, Claret & Cleaver Thursday (Steak Night) and Friday Night Fizz. Hampshire and England bowler Reece Topley said: “It’s great to see the new BEEFY’S looking so good – the refreshed surroundings of the restaurant are fantastic.” For more information on BEEFY’S or to experience it for yourself, please visit www.beefysrestaurants.com.

OPEN FOR DINNER DAILY FROM 6PM

MEMBERSHIP WAITING LIST LIVE AT WWW.BOUNDARY-LAKES.COM

Boundary Lakes

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WHAT’S ON

2017 FIXTURES

NatWest T20 Blast NatWest T20 Blast returns this summer! Witness the thrills of cricket’s most exciting format whilst enjoying an array of off-field entertainment including live music after each match. James Vince’s side will be boosted by some of the most reputable names in T20 cricket for 2017 as superstar Shahid Afridi joins former Australia captain George Bailey and the South African duo of Rilee Rossouw and Kyle Abbott, not forgetting England’s Liam Dawson and Reece Topley alongside Vince himself. A range of hospitality packages are available for this summer’s matches, priced from just £45 per person whilst a number of familyfriendly activities have been confirmed for this year’s fixtures, which commence with the visit of Middlesex on Friday 14th July. RESIDENTS’ OFFER Courtesy of receiving this newsletter you are entitled to £10 tickets for two Adults and £1 tickets for four Under 17s to Hampshire’s match against Glamorgan on Thursday 10th August (6:30pm) – these tickets also entitle free admission to the Southern Vipers match on the same day starting at 2:30pm!

HAMPSHIRE v MIDDLESEX FRI 14TH JUL - 7PM HAMPSHIRE v SUSSEX THU 20TH JUL - 7PM HAMPSHIRE v SURREY SUN 23RD JUL - 2:30PM HAMPSHIRE v KENT TUE 1ST AUG - 7PM

HAMPSHIRE v ESSEX FRI 4TH AUG - 7PM SOUTHERN VIPERS v WESTERN STORM THU 10TH AUG - 2:30PM

HAMPSHIRE v GLAMORGAN THU 10TH AUG - 6:30PM HAMPSHIRE v SOMERSET FRI 18TH AUG - 7PM SOUTHERN VIPERS v SURREY STARS SUN 20TH AUG - 2:30PM

LIVE MUSIC AFTER MATCHES!

Please see www.ageasbowl.com/t20offer for discounted tickets to Hampshire v Glamorgan on Thursday 10th August!

Please see www.ageasbowl.com/t20offer or the bottom left of this page for full details of this offer.

Tickets for this year’s T20 Blast matches are priced from just £21 for Adults and £5 for Under 17s, with discounts for students, families and groups.

England v West Indies - Royal London ODI

Occasions at BEEFY’S BEEFY’S, the concept of Sir Ian Botham, recently unveiled three new occasions.

The Ageas Bowl’s International summer concludes with a potentially series-deciding Royal London ODI between England and the West Indies on Friday 29th September!

The limited-overs clash is England’s final on home shores in 2017 with tickets available from £40 for Adults and £15 for Under 17s, while group and family discounts are also available with Family Tickets (2 Adults & 2 U17s) priced from £105. And if you fancy the best seat in the house, you can watch the action from one of our immaculately furnished hospitality suites, with packages from just £110pp + VAT. It’s not too late to secure your tickets or hospitality package – you can do so by visiting ageasbowl.com, calling 0844 847 1863 or popping into the Ageas Bowl (Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm).

ADULTS FROM £40 & U17s £15

OCCASIONS AT BEEFY’S

Join us for one of BEEFY’S new themed evenings (As if you needed an excuse…)

M O N D AY N I G H T W I N E C L U B The ultimate opportunity to purchase exclusive trade wines at trade prices.

Dine with us and take home the finest wines from Spain, Italy, South Africa, France and Argentina for just £8.49 a bottle.

C L A R E T & C L E AV E R N I G H T - T H U R S D AY Savour an 8oz Rib eye steak and a glass of wine every Thursday for just £21.95 per person. Quality wine, steak and company.

F R I D AY N I G H T F I Z Z

Settle down to a glass of sparkling wine and the best of British tapas in BEEFY’S Bar. Every Friday from 4pm to 7pm – just £19.95 for two. And seeing as it’s just around the corner we’ve included a BEEFY’S offer just for you below! 02382 027097 | beefys@ageasbowl.com | www.beefysrestaurants.com

NatWest T20 Blast - Thursday 10th August Southern Vipers v Western Storm Hampshire v Glamorgan

(2:30pm) (6:30pm)

Recipients of this newsletter are entitled to purchase two Adult tickets at just £10 and four U17 tickets at £1 for the above T20 double-header. One ticket entitles admission to both games and Adult tickets are discounted from £21 and U17 tickets from £5. To redeem this offer, please visit www.ageasbowl.com/t20offer or visit the Ageas Bowl Ticket Office (Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm) with a copy of this newsletter. Please note, this offer is only available until 5pm on Wednesday 9th August 2017.

This voucher entitles the holder to a 10% discount on their table’s bill in BEEFY’S. This voucher is valid Monday – Sunday until 31st August 2017 and entitles a discount on food and drink. Please note, redemption of this voucher is subject to availability, whilst it cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions and photocopies or duplicates will not be accepted. Table must be booked in advance by contacting BEEFY’S via 02382 027097 or beefys@ageasbowl.com. Please hand voucher to a member of BEEFY’S team when requesting bill to receive discount.

WHAT’S ON Treat yourself at eforea spa

Coaching

The Ageas Bowl is home to the country’s first eforea spa.

The Ageas Bowl offers a vast array of coaching courses and products to suit all ages and levels of ability.

The luxurious spa offers a range of spa days, breaks, treatments and memberships – including a limited time two-month taster membership for recipients of this newsletter - whilst its salon provides spa essentials such as eyebrow shaping, tinting and waxing, as well as an array of manicures, pedicures and gel nails, with prices starting at just £8.

Courses run regularly throughout school holidays as well as over the winter at both the home of Hampshire Cricket and other satellite coaching hubs around the county.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me time’, a pamper day with friends or an overnight break with a loved one, look no further than the luxury spa on your doorstep. For more information, to view spa menus, book a spa break, journey or membership, please visit www.ageasbowl.com/spa. TWO MONTH TASTER MEMBERSHIP ONLY £139!

SPA USE FROM JUST £25!

For more information and to check dates, please visit www.ageasbowl.com/coaching.

Bryan Adams & Little Mix – LIVE! Bryan Adams and Little Mix perform at the Ageas Bowl next month and, whilst tickets to see the world’s number one girl band sold out soon after their release, it’s not too late to enjoy Canadian rock legend Adams live in action on Friday 7th July. His ‘Get Up’ tour lands here for one night only and the tickets that remain are available from £55, with a number of hospitality packages also available from just £150 per person – don’t miss out! If you’re interested in attending, please visit www.ageasbowl.com or contact Ticketmaster on 0333 321 999.

Perform at the Ageas Bowl Christmas & New Year The Ageas Bowl may be famed for its summer entertainment, but when it comes to Christmas there really is nowhere better to celebrate. Party in the Ageas Bowl’s iconic pavilion or enjoy a festive night at the Oscars at Hilton at the Ageas Bowl from just £39.50 per person. For more information on the Ageas Bowl’s Christmas offering as well as details of 2017’s New Year’s Eve party, please visit www.ageasbowl.com/christmas, email christmas@ageasbowl.com or call 02382 027096.

FREE USE OF DODGEMS!

Perform at the Ageas Bowl is the bespoke Sports Medicine centre situated within the grounds of Hampshire Cricket. The centre’s team of specialist physiotherapists offer a range of services, from physio and massage to sports injury rehabilitation and can treat a comprehensive list of ailments and issues. Perform delivers first class medical care to the Hampshire Cricket team and other elite athletes whilst being open to the public, and there’s an offer for you below! 02380 475637 | perform@ageasbowl.com | ageasbowl.com/perform

Perform Centre Residents’ Voucher This voucher entitles the holder to either:

• Initial Assessment & Sports Massage Treatment (1 hour) for £35

Sports Medicine Centre

• Initial Physiotherapy Assessment (1 hour) for £55 Assessments can be booked over the phone on 02380 475637 or via perform@ageasbowl.com. To redeem either of these offers, please present this voucher prior to your session/treatment. Please note, these offers are only valid until December 31st 2017.

This voucher entitles the holder to a 10% discount on spa treatments at eforea spa.

This voucher entitles the holder to a two month Membership at eforea spa for £139.

This voucher is valid Monday – Thursday until 31st August 2017.

Please note, Membership must be purchased by 31st August 2017 and runs for two months from the date of purchase.

Please note, redemption of this voucher is subject to availability, whilst it cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions and photocopies or duplicates will not be accepted. Treatments must be booked in advance by contacting eforea spa via 02382 027093 or spa@ageasbowl.com. Please hand this voucher to a member of the eforea spa team on arrival.

This discounted Membership (RRP £158) is available to purchase online at www.ageasbowl.com/spaoffer or at eforea spa (Mon – Sun: 9am – 8pm) but is subject to availability and not available in conjunction with any other offers.

www.ageasbowl.com/spa

If opting to purchase at eforea spa, please have this voucher ready to present upon arrival. No duplicates or photocopies will be accepted. www.ageasbowl.com/spa

RESIDENTS’ INFORMATION DATE

EST. DAYS START

EVENT

EST. END

Wed 21 Jun

England v South Africa

18:30

21:30

Mon 26 Jun

Hampshire v Somerset

14:00

22:00

Fri 07 Jul

Bryan Adams LIVE!

18:00

22:30

Sun 09 Jul

Little Mix LIVE!

17:00

21:00

Fri 14 Jul

Hampshire v Middlesex

19:00

22:00

Thu 20 Jul

Hampshire v Sussex Sharks

19:00

22:00

Sun 23 Jul

Hampshire v Surrey

14:30

17:30

Tue 01 Aug

Hampshire v Kent Spitfires

19:00

22:00

Fri 04 Aug

Hampshire v Essex Eagles

19:00

22:00

Sun 06 Aug

Hampshire v Lancashire

11:00

18:00

Thu 10 Aug

Southern Vipers v Western Storm

14:30

17:30

Thu 10 Aug

Hampshire v Glamorgan

18:30

21:30

Fri 18 Aug

Hampshire v Somerset

19:00

22:00

Sun 20 Aug

Southern Vipers v Surrey Stars

14:30

17:30

Tue 05 Sep

Hampshire v Surrey

10:30

17:30

Thu 07 Sep

Junction Six Beer & Music Festival

TBC

Tue 19 Sep

Hampshire v Essex

10:30

17:30

Fri 29 Sep

England v West Indies

12:30

20:30

Fri 03 Nov

Fireworks Display

17:30

21:30

There is potential, depending on Hampshire’s progress, that the Ageas Bowl could host a quarter-final of the NatWest T20 Blast between Tuesday 22nd and Friday 25th August. Please stay close to www.ageasbowl.com for the most up to date information.

TICK ETS ON S ALE NOW !

Thu 7th – Sat 9th September The Ageas Bowl Three days of amazing live music, fabulous food and real ales TICKETS & EVENT INFO: www.junctionsix.com 0 OVER 3 REAL ALES!

ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION Botley Road will be closed after the following events to help pedestrians and vehicles exit the site safely. Although Botley Road will not be closed before the event, with the exception of the Little Mix concert on Sunday 9th July, traffic will be busy and delays are possible. England vs South Africa IT20 Wednesday 21st June Botley Road Closed 8pm – midnight (approximate timings) Bryan Adams Concert Friday 7th July Botley Road Closed 8pm – midnight (approximate timings) Little Mix Concert Sunday 9th July Botley Road Closed 4pm – midnight (approximate timings) England vs West Indies ODI Friday 29th September Botley Road Closed 6pm – 10pm (approximate timings) The Ageas Bowl may also apply to close the road after NatWest T20 Blast matches if it’s deemed necessary due to the size of the crowd. During these times Botley Road will be closed in both directions between Moorgreen Road and the Tollbar Way roundabout. Vehicles intending to use this route will be diverted. Access to residential properties and businesses will be permitted from Moorgreen roundabout, however delays are possible. All road closures will be advertised to local residents by way of signage no less than seven days prior to the closure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to Fireworks Night, it is possible that fireworks will feature at certain other events during the year. Please also note that all days/ times included in the fixture list, left, are subject to change. Please keep checking www.ageasbowl.com where all the latest information will be updated.

Hedge End A334

Southampton Eastleigh Airport A335

The Ageas Bowl is home to the EISA College, which offers 16-18 year-olds the unique opportunity to study a sports-based BTEC whilst training in their chosen sport. The EISA College is an alternative to traditional college or sixth form and is government funded!

www.ageasbowl.com/eisa | 02380 475603

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What’s on

Eastleigh Mela

Tickets £5 (carers go free) and include a tea/coffee and a biscuit. Tel: 023 8065 2333 or visit www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

EASTLEIGH MELA

SUNDAY 30 JULY 11AM-6PM A celebration of the Borough’s Asian cultures comes to the Leigh Road Recreation Ground, with traditional music, dance, culture and mouth-watering cuisine.

Kids get outdoors with Forest School – now in its 20th year

meadows and pond and making a bug hotel.

The Itchen Valley Forest School celebrates 20 years in 2017 - and is once again offering adventure and creativity for six to 11 year-olds over the summer break.

WOODWORK & NATURAL ART

If your children enjoy the outdoors, then the holiday activity days, at Itchen Valley Country Park, could be for you. Over the past two decades activities have become more adventurebased, allowing children to learn about risk, practice new skills and grow into more confident and resilient individuals. Team members at the Itchen Valley Country Park-based facility say there is a real sense of freedom and excitement watching the children playing carefree in the

woods - and trying out new skills like using tools and fire-lighting. This summer there will be a theme for each day of the week to help parents to choose activities that their children particularly enjoy:

SURVIVAL 1 DAY will include den building, camouflage games and lighting Kelly kettles.

SURVIVAL 2 DAY will include building a hammock, making a bow-and-arrow and cooking lunch (pizza wraps and fruit kebabs) over the campfire.

THE BUGS & BEASTS DAY will involve hunting for minibeasts in the woods,

STEVENS FUNFAIR

August

FRIDAY 18 – MONDAY 28 AUGUST, LEIGH ROAD RECREATION GROUND

URBAN BEACH

THROUGHOUT AUGUST Bring your buckets and spades to Eastleigh Town Centre and build a sand castle. Deckchairs will be provided and there will be entertainment every Tuesday and Saturday - from magic shows to petting farms and face painting to circus workshops.

September EASTLEIGH FILM FESTIVAL MONDAY 25 – SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

With one-off interactive cinematic experiences and classic films in our town centre, Eastleigh Film Festival puts the excitement back into the movies.

will include making models from wood and the chance to have a go at felting and clay work.

THE 4 ELEMENTS CHALLENGE includes making a recycled kite, building a mini-boat, designing an obstacle course and cooking bread over the fire.

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 1 12-2PM SINGSATIONAL VOICES 2-4PM ELIJAH GABRIEL JEFFREY

SATURDAY 5 12-2PM ALLEGORY 2-4PM RYAN STEVENS

SATURDAY 2 12-2PM NATASHA BARNEY 2-4PM ELIJAH GABRIEL JEFFREY

SATURDAY 29 12-2PM HAMPSHIRE GUITAR CLUB 2-4PM FLY AWAY PETER

SATURDAY 6 12-2PM ROMSEY UKULELE GROUP 2-4PM RIVERSIDE CONCERT BAND

SATURDAY 9 12-2PM 50/50

SATURDAY 12 12-2PM THE SLACK 5 2-4PM LEWIS SMITH

SATURDAY 16 12-2PM THE 60TH PARALLEL 2-4PM THE UN’EXPECTED

Further info: performers@socomusicproject.org.uk

Please visit www. eastleigh.gov.uk/ activitydays for more information or phone 023 8068 3790 to book a place.

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Eastleigh Building bridges in Eastleigh Two new bridges have opened as part of work to transform the former Fleming Park golf course into attractive and accessible parkland for all. The old municipal golf course site at Fleming Park in Eastleigh is undergoing a £460,000 transformation that is bringing a range of improvements to the popular green space.

A key aim is increasing access for a range of users throughout the year: the new timber bridges are designed to be pedestrian and cycle-friendly and form part of the route of the parkland’s recently opened all-weather trail. The circular route attracts a wide range of users, including Cycles 4 All (a charity that promotes cycling for people with disabilities), joggers, dog-walkers, wheelchair and mobility scooter users and people with buggies and prams.

The parkland landscape is also being enhanced by planting native trees. This will make the area better for wildlife and create a more natural look. The project is overseen by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee (LAC) and funded from developers’ contributions.

Land off Passfield Avenue - protection measures Work is now complete on earthworks to prevent future unauthorised vehicle access to Council-owned land off Passfield Avenue.

The LAC identified money for works to create earth bunds that have proved an effective protection measure elsewhere against unauthorised Traveller encampments. The works – which had to fit with planned highway improvements and a new footpath and cycle path include a number of new trees parallel to Passfield Avenue, along with bollards around existing trees and replacement trees alongside Passfield Avenue.

Grantham Green making great progress The transformation of Grantham Green, a popular open space near the centre of Eastleigh, is making great progress – and a community open event is planned for Sunday 23 July. Local residents were consulted on improvements that include re-landscaping to create a more interesting, undulating landscape with a rock climbing feature. Other new elements include a multi-use games area to replace the existing single

goal and basketball hoop, new pathways and seating and picnic tables. The earthworks are now virtually complete, as is the planting of trees, shrub beds and wildflower turf laying, although the extended period of drought means some of the grass won’t be established for the opening event. The picnic tables, benches and climbing rock are currently at the design stage.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. Eastleigh (7pm) 25 July • 26 Sept 17 Oct • 21 Nov Eastleigh House Dates, times and venues are subject to change. For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/elac or contact Guy Riddoch, Area Manager on 023 8068 3369 / guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk

Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath Fair Oak Village Centre Working Group Parish and Borough Councillors and officers have set up a working group to help support businesses at Fair Oak Village Centre. The group is looking at a range of ways to prevent the decline of businesses in the area in the future.

Crowdhill Green Groundworks are now under way on a new community building at Crowdhill Green. User groups, including the scouts and a nursery,

are working on internal layouts for the new facility.

Neighbourhood Plan Bishopstoke Parish Council is working a Neighbourhood Plan that will help shape the future of the village for the coming years. A number of residents have volunteered to join the working groups addressing different aspects of the plan.

Parish Council Offices Work on the new parish offices is progressing well, with the roof due to be in place by the start of this month.

The ground staff compound should be in use later in the year, with full occupation from January 2018.

Cricket juniors Fair Oak Cricket Club Juniors is seeking new Junior Members – for more information please contact andy.eley@btinternet.com

Bishopstoke Carnival Date for diaries – Bishopstoke Carnival takes place on the weekend of 16-17 September. Details of the parade, stalls and the Carnival Court can be found on the Parish Council website www.bishopstokepc.uk

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (7pm) 20 Sept • 29 Nov Stoke Park Junior School Dates, times and venues are subject to change. For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh or contact Andy Thompson, Area Manager on 023 8068 8357 / andrew.thompson@eastleigh.gov.uk

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Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound Netley Junior Park Run

young people, aged from four to 14 years-old.

The Netley Abbey Junior Park Run is a 2k run for children and

It takes place every Sunday at 9am at the Royal Victoria Country Park (SO31 5GA).

It’s free to take part, but you need to register children before their first run. If you have to drive, there’s plenty of parking on site. It is not competitive and the main aim is to have fun.

Planned improvements to the small shopping area include resurfacing the area in front of the steps, tree-planting and improving paving and parking.

Adult Park Runs also take place at the Royal Victoria Country Park, as well as at Fleming Park on Saturdays at 9am.

The works will give more prominence to the parade which serves as a gateway to Hamble village.

Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting.

Hamble Community Hub/Library plans

Bursledon, Hamble-leRice & Hound (6pm)

Plans for the proposed Hamble Community Hub, incorporating a library in the old Barclays Bank building in the High Street have now been submitted to the Borough Council.

Dates, times and venues are subject to change.

For more information visit: www.parkrun.org.uk/ netleyabbey-juniors

Boost for Coronation Parade improvements Planned improvements to Coronation Parade are set to get under way at Hamble following the purchase of a small piece of land by the Borough Council. This means

The proposed opening date is Spring 2018.

Have your say

29 June •21 Sept • 23 Nov Hamble Primary School

For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh or contact Matt Blythe, Area Manager on 023 8068 8311 / matthew.blythe@eastleigh.gov.uk three hours, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm. A ten-minute ‘grace period’ is allowed for drop off and pick up.

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury Clean and tidy Residents and commuters have noticed reductions in the amount of litter between the Chandler’s Ford railway station and Valley Park, near Monmouth Close. The improvement has been clear since a new bin was installed by a seat which is popular with local workers who use it to eat their lunches. The Local Area Committee (LAC) funded the bin after receiving calls about levels of rubbish. The bin is ‘dual use’ which means it can also be used to dispose of dog waste.

Local priority projects LAC Councillors approved an update to its list of priority schemes at their recent meeting. The list, which was drawn up in partnership with the Parish Council, includes large and small projects which range from installation of play and fitness

equipment to a proposed long-term, major restoration plan for Hiltingbury Lakes. Funding will need to be found for each scheme.

Residents who have any queries regarding these restrictions should contact the Parish Clerk: d.murray@chandlersford-pc. gov.uk

Tree planting ceremony Members of the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee have purchased and planted a tree as their own tribute to the many years of service given to the people of the Borough of Eastleigh by former Mayor, Godfrey Olson OBE, who among his many other roles was a former Chairman of the Committee. The choice of a traditional English Oak tree was seen by Councillors as being very fitting for this well-respected local public figure. The current Committee Chair, Councillor Pamela HoldenBrown welcomed the Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Maureen Sollitt, and invited her to plant the tree at a location close to

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Mo Sollitt plants a tree watched by Godfrey Olson OBE

where Councillor Olson told guests he had opened his first business, many years ago. Councillor Olson said he hoped that over many years to come the tree will remind people of the importance of taking good care of the many natural benefits that local residents enjoy.

Recreation ground parking Parking restrictions have been introduced by Chandler’s Ford Parish Council at both Hiltingbury and Fryern Recreation Ground car parks. Parking is limited to up to three hours, with no return within

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury (7pm) 28 June •13 September •15 November The Dovetail Centre Dates, times and venues are subject to change. For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh or contact Min Partner, Area Manager on 023 8068 8439 / min.partner@eastleigh.gov.uk

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Hedge End, West End & Botley Strawberry heritage captured in artwork Following the death of an old oak at Shafford Meadows in

Hedge End, the stump has been carved into a unique design that reflects Hedge End’s history. The Local Area Committee (LAC) provided the funding to commission Richard Austin, a local wood carver and designer. The completed carving has been very favourably received by local residents. In its Victorian heyday, 20,000 tonnes of strawberries a day were sent from Botley and Swanwick stations to the fruit market at Covent Garden and on to London’s swankiest restaurants and hotels. When an old tree dies we encourage leaving stumps and deadwood where they are, if safe to do so, as they can provide superb habitat for wildlife.

Hedge End Station The Borough Council has been working in partnership with South West Trains to improve the waiting shelters at Hedge End station. The project was jointly funded with South West Trains and the LAC and provides far more covered waiting space than previously available for the station’s growing numbers of customers. The committee has also funded improvements to the pathway behind Cheltenham Gardens and the train station.

Boorley Park Several new houses at Boorley Park are now occupied and the Borough Council has been working closely with Botley Parish Council and the developers to ensure that

community facilities meet the needs of local people. Designs for the sports pavilion and community centre are progressing, along with plans for the allotments and early ideas for public art. More details will appear in future editions of Borough News.

Youth grants Around £4,000 has been awarded to local youth groups. The Hedge End Youth Council reviewed grant applications and made recommendations to the LAC. The Mayor presented the cheques to the successful groups at the Hedge End, West End and Botley Youth Partnership’s annual general meeting. There’s more good news with local Councillors agreeing to allocate £4,000 for youth grants in 2018.

Dropped kerbs Residents asked for dropped kerbs in Hilton Road and Prestwood Road, Hedge End to help them get to local facilities. These two projects have now been completed and were paid for by the LAC.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm) 11 Sept • 6 Nov 2000 Centre Dates, times and venues are subject to change. For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/heweb or contact Julia Birt, Area Manager on 023 8068 8437 / julia.birt@eastleigh.gov.uk

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LATEST NEWS FROM EASTLEIGH COLLEGE AIR CONDITIONING STUDENT WINS ACR APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR! Congratulations to Dan Lapworth, apprentice Air Conditioning Engineer at Cooltherm, who has been named ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the ACR News Awards 2017. Commenting on the award, Dan said, “It feels good to have won, I really wasn’t expecting it. I had various different jobs after school, so to come back and do well at college, and be recognised for it, is good. It’s going to be an interesting thing to put on my CV and hopefully give me an edge in future employment.”

In addition to winning ACR News Apprentice of the Year, Dan was on the list of nominees for the ACR Trainee of the Year award last year, so his CV is going to look very impressive! His story proves that it’s never too late to start a successful career. To find out more about Dan, and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration courses offered at Eastleigh College, please visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1299.

Dan, 28, joined Eastleigh College to study Refrigeration and Air Conditioning back in 2014, after spending the last few years in various different trades. He believes that his breadth of previous experience has been beneficial, as he is more confident in working with pipes and electrics. Dan’s advice to other apprentice Air Conditioning Engineers is: “As soon as you’ve got a job you can use for your portfolio, get all the information together and jot it down. If you save it up, you might have five jobs to do at once and it’s not fresh in your mind. Doing it bit by bit makes it more manageable.”

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Jonah was thrilled when he found that he had been offered a place, “I felt so happy, I can’t believe this has happened to me. I’m excited to do more oil painting, especially on a larger scale, and possibly also more film photography and film making”. With no clear career path in mind yet, Jonah is keen to experience as many art forms as possible and keep an open mind about his future. To find out more about the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, or other Art & Design courses offered at Eastleigh College, please visit the Art Careers page or call 023 8091 1299.

During a glittering awards ceremony, held at Lainston House Hotel in Winchester, Level 3 Food & Beverage Supervision student Carmen Darmanin was announced as the Institute of Hospitality’s Front of House Student of the Year, beating of stiff competition within her category. When receiving the award, Carmen commented, “I was so shocked, overwhelmed and happy! My lecturer was screaming, and everyone was just hugging me! I felt so supported by everyone; it was such a fantastic feeling. I just couldn’t believe it was me, especially given how tough the competition was; I can’t quite put it into words; it was so surreal!”

and asked me to contact her, and I’ve also been invited to an AA Rosette inspection at a top restaurant, which is amazing! Not many people have opportunities like that, and I’m 18 and already doing it! I’m so proud of my achievement.” “This experience has definitely influenced what I am going to do next; the invitations I have received as a result of winning could open so many doors. I’m just going to make the most of these opportunities and see what takes my fancy!”

“The awards have opened up so many opportunities for me; the head of the Institute nationally gave me her card

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Housing and development

Artist’s impression of Hendy car dealership from Leigh Road

Work on a new Hendy car dealership is set to start this summer following approval from the Eastleigh Local Area Comittee. The work will be the first phase of the re-development of the old civic offices site on Leigh Road. The amended planning permission is for a revised design for a new Hendy car showroom comprising three showroom buildings that will be for Mazda, Kia and Honda, car display courtyard on the site frontage and separate sales tent. Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Steve Sollitt said: “This is a really exciting development that brings more

Progress on the delivery of our Local Plan

business investment into our borough. The new Hendy car showroom will provide additional jobs and opportunities for local people.” He added: “We have retained ownership of the site as part of the Council’s property portfolio that provides a significant rental income.” The Council will expect to receive detailed applications for the remaining elements of the site in the future. Details of the application can be viewed on the Council’s Planning Portal on www.eastleigh.gov.uk/planningbuilding. The application number is F/16/78623.

Woodside Avenue development

We are currently preparing the new Local Plan for the period until 2036, which will set out how many new homes and how much employment, shopping and other development the Borough needs. The Local Plan also identifies the new infrastructure that is needed alongside this such as new roads, schools, and doctors surgeries; important countryside gaps between towns and villages; and specific areas which need added protection, such as conservation areas or areas of ecology. We are currently working with a number of external agencies who are carrying out investigations and studies into key issues including transport, sustainability and nature conservation. We will continue this work to shape the content of the Local Plan. In December 2016, the Council re-affirmed its commitment to

undertake further work on the Council’s preferred options. Significant work has been undertaken since then, and the meeting on 20 July gives the Council the opportunity to consider progress that has been made on the preferred options for its Local Plan. Communities will have their chance to comment on future proposals as part of a full consultation process before the plan is submitted to government. For more details visit www. eastleigh.gov.uk/localplan To receive updates on the progress of the Local Plan email localplan@eastleigh. gov.uk

Work is well under way on a new housing development on Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh that will provide 94 new homes on this approach to the town centre. All of the 94 new homes will be for rent with 36 social rented and the balance to be available for market rent. The new homes will be ready for occupation later this year. This exciting scheme is the result of a partnership between

the Council and social housing provider, VIVID (formerly First Wessex) as part of Aspect Building Communities Ltd a company that enables the Council to actively enter the housing market and facilitate development of sites, thereby

supporting the delivery of housing across the Borough. Eastleigh Borough Council and Hampshire County Council have been working together to free up land for this much needed housing development, including moving the Woodside Household Waste Recycling Centre to Chestnut Avenue.

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The Berry Theatre transforms schoolchildren’s stories into an app Local schoolchildren have seen their stories transformed into a mobile app, thanks to a ground-breaking creative writing project run by The Berry Theatre. The Hedge End-based theatre’s Story Shuffle partnered ten primary and junior schools in Eastleigh and Southampton with their local libraries, and tasked pupils to complete a series of writing challenges that were then used to write an original story.

a special code will be required at each library - allowing the children to read their own individual creations and introducing them to an even wider range of books.

Pupils then worked with TinRaven, a developer based at Eastleigh’s Tec Hub, on a specially-created mobile app into which their stories were fed.

Working with the theatre’s Drama Development Team, the schools used the story of Southampton’s legendary hero Sir Bevis as the basis for the challenges, devised by the theatre’s associate writer Matt Beames.

These imaginative tales can now be ‘unlocked’ by visiting the school’s partnering library –

As part of the project, pupils also worked towards gaining the Discover Arts Award

qualification by learning more about the drama team’s day-today roles. The project was supported by a £50,000 investment from Southampton-based charity Artswork, along with further funding from Eastleigh Borough Council and Arts Council England. Story Shuffle forms part of The Berry Theatre’s Write Now programme aimed at developing new writers. For more information on Write Now, visit www. theberrytheatre.co.uk/ write-now.

Board Game Café Come along to The Point and play some board games every third Tuesday of the month, from 6-10pm. Entry is free!

the Café by game developer Steven C Brazier. (see page 19)

We’ll have our customary board game library for people to play with, a creative space to play in and cool people to play with.

Board Game Café runs on the following dates:

Whether you want to try out something odd, get a group

for that big game that never gets played or just have some space and folks to play with, we’ve got the solution. Why not try out the newly launched Arokah – two copies have kindly been donated to

• 18 July • 22 August

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Pavilions development delivers apprenticeships

Ben Leahy on work experience

Barratt Homes are delivering an employment and skills plan for The Pavilions housing development (on the former site of Moorgreen Hospital).

apprenticeship through their 2017 future talent apprentice programme.

Under what is known as a Section 106 agreement with the Borough Council, that delivers community benefits around a development, Barratt have taken on apprentices to develop their skills on this multi-housing project: two are local Eastleigh residents:

Councillor Derek Pretty, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills, said: “These employment and skills agreements between the Council and developers have a real impact on the local community, providing construction skills training for apprentices, work placements for school age students and jobs for local residents.”

Max Honeyman has received support from BDW Southampton and Heidi

Greenman CiTB in passing his apprenticeship. Currently, he is working with A Lees brickwork at The Pavilions. Ben Leahy is on a fulltime course in construction management at Eastleigh College. He has completed three sets of work experience at The Pavilions to date and has been able to successfully apply for a Barratt Homes

Arokah – a real game-changer, developed in Eastleigh Arokah is a one-of-a-kind, multi-teaser puzzle experience based on a new mathematical discovery.

Borough welcomes European Aerial Dance Festival Internationally acclaimed aerial dance company Gravity & Levity, in partnership with The Point, Eastleigh, once again welcomes the annual European Aerial Dance Festival (EADF) to Eastleigh from 8-19 August. EADF offers an extensive range of classes by a host of world class tutors and will bring a number of national and international aerial enthusiasts to the borough.

This new board and digital game was developed in Eastleigh by Chandler’s Ford resident Steven C Brazier, a former maths teacher. Steven has been working with local game developer startup, Finblade, who are based in Eastleigh’s town centre Tec Hub at Wessex House. Described as a unique set of elements formed within the structure of a hexagon, that combine to create the most beautiful and extraordinary

patterns and designs, Arokah contains at its heart a previously unknown, naturally occurring phenomenon. Why the Arokah shapes create these remarkable patterns remains a mystery that is currently being explored by mathematicians at the University of Cambridge. More information on Arokah is available at www.arokah.com or have a go at the Board Game Café held at The Point. (See page 18)

Gravity & Levity specifically chose Eastleigh as their location for the eighth annual EADF due to The Point housing some of the best aerial facilities in the country, both in the main auditorium and in the on-site, double-height Creation Space. Eastleigh’s excellent transport links also makes it the perfect location for the festival with the proximity of Southampton Airport encouraging European travellers. Gravity & Levity & EADF Director, Lyndsey Butcher said: “We’re really excited that the festival will once again be hosted and supported by The Point in Eastleigh. It’s a perfect venue for us; wonderfully friendly and fully accessible throughout, enabling us to hold almost all our activities under one roof.

Last year participants fully embraced being in Eastleigh Town Centre, visiting local hotels and businesses throughout their week. This year we will continue to promote all the local haunts to our participants so they take advantage of what the Borough has to offer during their two week stay.”

Classes throughout the two weeks include trapeze, aerial yoga, counterweight harness, Cyr Wheel, vertical dance, acrobatics, corde lisse, massage and flexibility training. This year’s festival programme will also include performance opportunities, creative classes and coaching. For more information on the festival please visit www. thepointeastleigh.co.uk or call the Box Office on 023 8065 2333.

Image credit: Mark Morreau

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Festival of steam

SATURDAY 15 - SUNDAY 16 JULY 2017 Commemorating 50 years since the era of steam trains ended at Eastleigh

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92-ton STEAM LOCOMOTIVE IN THE MARKET PLACE

HERITAGE DISPLAYS AT EASTLEIGH MUSEUM AND THE POINT

Wadebridge will be numbered as classmate Bideford and weathered to the condition she was in at the end of steam. There will be no tender attached to the locomotive which will provide a unique opportunity to get a full view of the footplate.

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