Winter Borough News 2015 - Eastleigh Borough Council by Eastleigh Borough Council

Winter 2015

B O R O U G H

NEWS

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New leisure centre moves a step closer

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New Year, New You Christmas waste collections come early Renew parking permits online Fleming Parkland improvements

Christmas festivities

Competition Family festive theatre tickets Work on the proposed new Fleming Park Leisure Centre moves a step closer when the Council’s Cabinet consider the award of the construction contract at its December meeting. The Council has appointed Interserve, the international support service and construction group, as its preferred construction partner for this exciting new development and work to finalise the plans is almost complete. The new centre will be built alongside the existing one, with the current facilities staying open for business as usual until the build is complete. It will provide a modern, state of the art facility that is in keeping with its park setting and sets high environmental standards. It will also include a larger main pool (six lanes to eight), a larger learner pool with moveable floor, expanded and improved gym facilities, a larger sports hall, improved café/restaurant and will maintain free car parking. The new building will have a similar ‘footprint’ to the current leisure complex, but the new

design makes much more efficient use of space - resulting in bigger and better facilities than before. Council Leader, Cllr Keith House said: ”We are on course to build a modern leisure centre that Eastleigh residents deserve with no cost falling to the Council Tax payer. Our preferred partners, Interserve, have shown a great understanding of the project and bring with them a depth of experience in building leisure centres with their most significant project being the £40m University of Birmingham Leisure Centre

Complex, currently under construction. They have a good relationship with the local supply chain and so this will not only be a great facility for the Borough but also a boost to our local economy.” Interserve’s Divisional Director, Justin Elliott said: “We are really excited to be working with Eastleigh Borough Council to deliver the new Fleming Park Leisure Centre. Being based in the area we will be utilising our local suppliers, most of whom will have a personal interest, to ensure an even more rewarding project.” It is planned to take a report to Cabinet in December to award the construction contract with work on the new centre aiming to start early in 2016. For more details about the project visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/fp2

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Greener borough

Cotton Bag Bonanza! Kärcher pressure washer offer Following the success of last year’s water butt offer, the Council and Southern Water have teamed up with Kärcher to bring you another amazing deal. A massive 30% discount on their popular pressure washer range.

Cabinet Lead for Environment & Sustainability, Cllr Rupert Kyrle with Jessica Hughes, from The Southern Co-operative and Lorraine Kemp from the Council’s Recycling Team.

The Council, in partnership with The Southern Co-operative gave away around 1,700 cotton bags to help encourage people to avoid using plastic bags when they go shopping. They were given away free at a number of The Southern Co-operative stores in the borough as residents all do

Cabinet Lead for Environment and Sustainability, Cllr Rupert Kyrle said: “Reducing the amount of water we use is really important. Using a pressure washer connected to your water butt will save you water and money.”

their bit to help the environment by reducing their use of plastic bags.

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Council funding helps park home residents save on fuel bills

Have you switched yet?

For the first time, the Council has been able to utilise Government Grant Funding to install insulation on park homes, helping residents reduce their fuel bills and improve their quality of life.

Switching energy supplier can save you up to £200 per year, don’t be one of up to 40% of residents who are missing out on this saving. Whether you are on a dual fuel tariff, pre-payment meter or pay monthly, it’s likely that you could save by switching.

The funding has been used to support over 10% of the park homes in the Borough with the installation of external wall insulation. Alongside the efficiency benefits, the upgrade improves the aesthetics, reduces maintenance costs and makes them healthier to live in and more fire retardant. Cabinet Lead for Environment and Sustainability, Cllr Rupert Kyrle said: ”Park homes usually have difficulty accessing grants so it is very

pleasing to at last be able to do something for park home owners that reduces their fuel bills and makes their homes warmer and more comfortable to live in.”

For advice please visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ switch or call 023 8068 8274.

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Active lifestyles

New boxing centre extension complete For more information visit www.poseidonabc.co.uk

Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Jane Welsh and Alex Arthur MBE the former British, European, Commonwealth and WBO Super Featherweight Champion officially opened the extension to Poseidon Boxing Club at the Ageas Bowl. The Council’s Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee (HEWEB) contributed £360,000 to enable the extension of the facilities and to further develop the hugely successful Poseidon Amateur Boxing Club. These state-ofthe-art training facilities will enable the club to offer a safe, accessible and effective learning environment for those wishing to get involved in boxing. The club now has over 500 members with a thriving women’s section. It is also piloting a project for Sport England on boxing for people with disabilities.

Chair of HEWEB, Cllr Rupert Kyrle, said: ”The project is part of the Council’s priority of developing ‘a healthy community; active and lively with a spirit of togetherness, health and wellbeing’. These fantastic facilities will also benefit local sporting groups who could relocate to this venue, along with local athletes and local coaches. These are exciting times and I am sure that Poseidon, together with other future projects, will help inspire local people to enjoy and/or participate in a range of sport and leisure activities.”

Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Jane Welsh, with Alex Arthur MBE and Lucy O’Connor

New Year, New You Programme Make weekly exercise part of your routine in 2016 with SportWorks ‘New Year, New You’ programme. Throughout January, the Council’s SportWorks team are offering subsidised six – eight week courses for local people to help kick start their New Year’s resolution. There

will be a wide range of sports and exercise classes available welcoming people of all abilities and fitness levels – no matter your starting point. Try a yoga course for just £18,

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a ‘Get into Golf’ course for £15, or a Boxercise course for £20. Just a few of the great opportunities available. For further information and to book, visit www.eastleigh. gov.uk/newyearnewyou

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Nominate your local sporting hero You now have the chance again to nominate deserving individuals or teams in the prestigious annual Eastleigh Sports Awards. The Eastleigh Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) will again be celebrating the success of the many talented and dedicated players, coaches, teams, volunteers, officials and clubs from around the borough.

The event, now in its 6th year, will be held at the Hilton at the Ageas next February. Cabinet Lead for Leisure, Cllr Alan Broadhurst, said: “This is a fantastic way to recognise local sporting success. If you know

someone whose sporting efforts deserve to be recognised, please nominate them, before the 30 November deadline.” To view the categories and put forward your ‘sporting hero’ visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ sportsawards

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Regeneration

Eastleigh railway station forecourt revamp completed Eastleigh train station forecourt revamp is complete. Improvements include a new paved surface, lighting and trees, along with a wider pedestrian and cycle crossing improving the link to the town centre. More cycle parking is located at the station with a ‘racking system’ next to platform one. The layout will also enable taxis to exit onto Southampton Road and travel either north or south. A new bus shelter has been installed south of the station on Southampton Road. The scheme, a partnership project between South West Trains, Hampshire County Council and Eastleigh Borough Council, was funded as a result of a successful bid to the Department of Transport along with developers’ contributions and funding from Hampshire County Council and South West Trains.

Charlotte Mary Yonge The revamped forecourt also saw the installation of a statue

of the two villages the parish should be named after. She chose Eastley, but decided that it should be spelt ‘Eastleigh’ as she considered this to be more modern.

of Charlotte Mary Yonge, the Victorian author and teacher who gave Eastleigh its name. Throughout her career the profits from her various novels were used to fund charitable endeavours to develop good housing and facilities for the people of Eastleigh. In 1868 a new parish was formed containing the villages of Eastley and Barton. Charlotte donated £500 towards the parish church and was asked to choose which

Charlotte gave so much to the town, and to literature, throughout her lifetime that it seemed fitting to recognise her in some way. Funded using developer’s contributions, Eastleigh’s new sculpture was created by artist Vivien Mallock using reference material supplied by the Charlotte Mary Yonge Fellowship. In Vivien’s interpretation Charlotte is around 45 years old, as this is how old she was when she gave Eastleigh its name.

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Waste and recycling

Pre-Christmas waste collections come early! Make sure your bins are put out on time in the lead up to Christmas, as some collections scheduled for week commencing 21 December, are being brought forward. Residents whose bins would normally be emptied on Monday 21 December will now receive their collection on Saturday 19 December. If your bin is being collected on the Saturday, please remember to put it out on the Friday night.

Sign up to MyEastleigh (my.eastleigh.gov.uk) to receive email reminders for all your bin collections. A summary of all collection dates during the festive period is shown below.

Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday 21 December

Saturday 19 December

Tuesday 22 December

Monday 21 December

Wednesday 23 December

Tuesday 22 December

Thursday 24 December

Wednesday 23 December

Friday 25 December

Thursday 24 December

Monday 28 December

Tuesday 29 December

Wednesday 30 December

Thursday 31 December

Saturday 2 January

Friday 1 January

Monday 4 January

Tuesday 5 January

Wednesday 6 January

Thursday 7 January

Friday 8 January

Saturday 9 January

Not sure what to do with your extra Christmas waste? Cardboard boxes Flatten any large boxes and leave them beside your green recycling bin to be collected for recycling. Glass bottles/jars Rinse and place in your black box or take to your nearest bottle bank.

• Fair Oak Garden Centre, Fair Oak

• Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

• Woodhouse Lane Car Park, Hedge End

• Haskins Garden Centre, West End

• Mortimer Road Car Park, Botley

• Arturi’s Garden Centre, Fair Oak

• Hound Parish Hall, Woolston Road, Netley

Any other additional waste will not be able to be collected and will need to be taken to your local HWRC (tip) for disposal.

Plastic trays/packaging Place in your household waste (black) bin – we can’t recycle them.

Recycle your Christmas tree

• Brambridge Garden Centre, Brambridge

Each household is entitled to place one additional black bag of waste alongside their bin for the first household waste collection after Christmas.

Tin foil Rinse and take to your local collection point for recycling.

Please note: The garden waste collection service will be suspended after Friday 18 December and recommence Monday 4 January 2016

Recycling collection points for real Christmas trees will be set up around the borough. Trees can be dropped off between 4 - 18 January at the following collection points:

Household waste (crackers, plastic trays/ packaging, gift wrap, wrappers)

If you subscribe to our garden waste scheme, we will collect Christmas trees under 4ft tall on your scheduled collection day; just place it next to your garden waste bin. All recycled trees are chipped and mixed with other green waste and composted to produce Progrow, which is a peat-free soil conditioner.

Gift wrap If it is shiny, glittery or hard to tear we can’t recycle it, place it in your household waste (black) bin. Batteries Place in a clear (sandwich) bag and on top of your glass bottles/jars in your black box and we will recycle them. Decorations/gifts Donate any unwanted gifts/ decorations to local charity shops, so they can be reused rather than disposed of. Food waste – turkey/ leftovers All bones, uncooked food and leftovers can be disposed of in your brown food waste bin, just wrap it in newspaper or compostable bags for us to recycle it. Christmas trees Real Christmas trees can be taken to one of our recycling collection points – see left. Christmas lights etc Any electrical items which are broken or damaged can be recycled, take them to your nearest HWRC (tip). For more information visit eastleigh.gov.uk/recycling or tweet us @RecycleforEBC

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Latest News from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College • Adult Learning High-flying scientist wins national award A score of 77% in a tough science challenge earned Barton Peveril student Tamsin Newlove a coveted place at a residential summer school and a Roentgenium Award from the University of Cambridge. The Chemistry, Physics and Further Maths student was placed in the top 0.7% of the 8481 teenagers who completed this year’s Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. Two other Barton Peveril students – Liam Chalcroft and Dominic Dux – also scored more than 50% in the demanding 90 minute paper. Set by teachers and university chemists, the competition aims to stretch students’ knowledge beyond the A Level syllabus and encourage them to think about science in the way they will at university.

One of the youngest students in her year, Tamsin took Maths A Level along with her GCSEs at the age of 15. Her sights are set on a place to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge after completing her second year of A Level studies in Barton Peveril’s new £5M Science Centre. Commenting on her success Tamsin said: “I am pleased with my result in the challenge and the residential was really great. “It was good to meet other people who are really interested in Chemistry and

be able to apply techniques learned at college to topics I hadn’t come across before.” Meanwhile, two Computer Science students also proved themselves to be among the best in the country after sitting their final A Level exams. Joseph Singleton and Robert Dilley were among the 50 highest achievers in the 2015 AQA Computing A2 exam which was taken by 2697 students nationwide. Both are continuing their study of the subject at university: Joseph is reading Computing and Mathematics at Cardiff while Robert is a Computer Science undergraduate at the University of Birmingham.

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Students interested in creative careers can discover more about Barton Peveril’s prestigious Foundation Diploma course when the college hosts an Open Studio event on Saturday 5 December. Validated by University of the Arts, London (UAL), the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design prepares students for a broad range of art-related degrees at the most selective colleges and

universities – the Oxbridge equivalents of the art world. Photography, fine art, moving image, fashion, 3D, illustration, textiles and graphic design are all represented in the pathways

Around 60 graduates from the class of 2015 are continuing their studies at universities including the Mackintosh Glasgow School of Art, Central St Martins, London College of Fashion, Goldsmiths, Camberwell and the Ruskin School at Oxford University. Many were selected from fields of up to 1000 applicants for one of just 20 places. The Open Studio event runs from 10am to 1pm. For further information please contact the course leader, Rob French: rbf@barton.ac.uk

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Your Council

Save time – renew online Nearly 1,000 residents renewed their parking permits online last year. If you live in Eastleigh Town Centre, why not save time and renew your residents parking permits online? Permits can be renewed online providing there are no changes to your address details and to your vehicle. Simply visit my.eastleigh.gov.uk and click on ‘Renew residents Parking Permit’ in the ‘Apply’ section. You will need to have your current permit number(s) and vehicle registration number(s) available. You can also request your visitor permits at the same time and any payments due will be calculated and collected when renewing.

Once you have completed your request we will check the details and aim to send out your new permit(s) within five working days. Please ensure you apply well before your current one(s) expire. If there are any changes to your address or vehicle details you will still need to come in to Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street for your new permit.

My Eastleigh - report, book or pay online My Eastleigh is an easy way to report, book and pay for council services online. Use the ‘Apply’ function to sign up for our garden waste service - my.eastleigh.gov.uk/ apply Use the ‘Report It’ function to tell us about anything from graffiti and fly tipping to flooding or street cleaning my.eastleigh.gov.uk/report

These and lots more are all available at my.eastleigh. gov.uk You can also sign up to receive free bin reminders

(never miss that glass collection again!) and notification of planning applications in your area by creating a My Eastleigh account - my.eastleigh.gov. uk/Member-Registration.

Want to receive your Council Tax bill in a secure, efficient and convenient way? Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ counciltaxebill and register

to have it delivered to your email address. Save time with no more paper bills for you to file!

Want to renew* your residents parking permit online?

Use the ‘Book It’ function to hire the Kingfisher Room at Itchen Valley Country Park for your childrens birthday parties - my.eastleigh.gov.uk/book

Sign up to ‘My Eastleigh’ * Residents parking permits can only be renewed online if your vehicle and address have not changed

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Change of Circumstances Are you claiming Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support? If you are, and you have had a change in your circumstances remember to notify the benefits section at the Council, in writing, of exactly what the change is and provide proof of that change. You may lose out on benefit or have an

overpayment of benefit if you do not do this promptly. You are required to notify the Council, in writing, within one calendar month of the change or within 21 days if you are receiving Council Tax Support.

The Council has a duty to protect public funds and ensure that you are receiving the correct benefit/ support. If you fail to notify the Council of a change you could face prosecution and have interest, costs or penalties added to any debt that you will have to pay back. For more information, call 023 8068 8046.

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Planning

Plans submitted for former Civic Offices site

Planning Eastleigh’s future

The Council is to bring forward a new Local Plan to set out the Council’s policies on how land in the borough is used over the next 20 years.

An outline planning application has been submitted for the site of the old Civic Offices. The two hectare site that also includes the former magistrates court would see the area developed into a multi-use business and leisure facility which would include car sales, fast food/coffee facilities and office space.

It will provide the basis for future planning decisions, help the council tackle congestion and take account of an increasing requirement for more homes for local people. Some of the key points in the Plan will be: • Keeping gaps between towns and villages

Demolition of the old Civic Office building began in September 2015. It is likely that part of Kornwestheim Way will be closed for part of this process and there will also be no vehicle access to the old civic offices car park. Access will be maintained

• Space for new schools, healthcare, sports and community facilities

to the hotel, leisure centre and Home Farm Business Park via Passfield Avenue.

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

• Sites to meet the need for new homes and jobs growth

The Council will publish an ‘Issues, Options and Preferred Way Forward’ document for consultation before Christmas. This will give residents, businesses and organisations an opportunity to contribute and have their say on the plan. The council urges everyone to read the consultation document and take part by the February deadline. The consultation will be available at www.eastleigh. gov.uk/localplan

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Healthy communities

Fleming “Parkland” Improvements

Following extensive public consultation, work is now well underway on the former golf course on Fleming Park making it more accessible for walkers, runners and cyclists. Improvements include construction of a mile long circular all-weather trail and new paths linking Velmore estate with the Aviary estate. This will improve accessibility to more areas of the 71 acre site during the winter months when parts of the parkland can become muddy. The work, which started in September, will connect paths to the new Blackbird Café based in the recently opened Pavilion on the Park extension and to the ‘Cycles4all‘ facility whose adapted cycles will have direct access to the pathways.

Next year, repairs to the bridges crossing the Monks Brook will make them safer and more convenient for cyclists, wheelchair users and people with buggies. The underpass beneath the M3 will also be improved through redecoration and enhanced lighting. These improvements will help more people to enjoy exercise in the parkland area, and when completed it will mean over £1million of community investment would have been made by Eastleigh Local Area Committee. ‘Cycles4all’ users enjoying the new all weather trail

Blackbird Community Cafe open for business! Pavilion on the Park have opened a new community café at their Fleming Park location on Magpie Lane. Initially open five mornings a week, the café will offer visitors the chance to have a drink and a snack whilst enjoying a view across the park.

Nightingale Annexe and new home to 4th Eastleigh Scout Group and Nightingale Pre-school

Pavilion on the Park Extension Pavilion on the Park, an Eastleigh Borough Council building managed by Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust, has just opened a £500k extension on its Fleming Park site. The ‘Nightingale Annexe’ features a Changing Places facility for those with disabilities, a meeting room, medium sized hall and a community café with panoramic views of the park. The 4th Eastleigh Scout Group will re-locate to the Annexe and

Nightingale pre-school will use the new hall and secure soft

play area whilst the building will also be available to hire for local family and community events. The eco-friendly building is fitted with solar panels, increased insulation, rainwater harvesting and ground sourced heating. It was funded by grants from the Council, Hampshire

The café will also be used as a vocational training base by Eastleigh College to provide 19 posts for those taking qualifications in Catering and Hospitality. The trainees will not only gain skills to progress towards employment but will increase their self-esteem and confidence in dealing with customers in a commercial environment.

County Council, Veolia, the Garfield Weston and Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundations alongside key funding from Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust and the 4th Eastleigh Scouts. Trust Chairman, Jim Vaughan said: “The Pavilion Team have worked hard to create this new building, but it will be the

The café is also looking for volunteers to help, please drop in or call 023 8061 2710.

activities that take place in and around it that will be its legacy.“ For more information call 023 8061 2710 or bookings@paviliononthepark. org for details. Visit www. paviliononthepark.org

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The Point and The Berry Theatre

Two festive treats for all this December Pyjama adventures at Little Red Riding Hood Don your pyjamas and snuggle up this Christmas at The Berry Theatre’s production of Little Red Riding Hood - a tale about big hungry wolves that would swallow you up whole. It’s Christmas Eve at Grandma’s house and what a big wardrobe Grandma’s got… A story packed with special pies, smelly fur coats and donuts, a whiskery Grandma and waldeinsamkeit! Director Owen Calvert-Lyons said: “We are inviting audiences to join us in their pyjamas, slippers, onesies or dressing-

gowns, for a bedtime story packed full of fun.” Little Red Riding Hood gives the traditional tale an enchanting twist just perfect for ages four plus and their grown-ups and will be is performed from 11 to 24 December. Tickets are £11 and £9 for concessions. Suitable for ages 4+. The Point’s very talented Youth Theatre will be taking to the stage this December to present two fabulous festive shows. Younger members will be monkeying around in a wonderful adaptation of Dr Dolittle packed with shipwrecks, kidnapping and a magical voyage to the mystical land of the Jollyginki. Dr Dolittle will be performed at The Point from 3 to 5

December. Tickets are £7 and £6 for concessions. Older members will be wowing audiences with a re-telling of a classic fairytale that has enchanted generations, Beauty and the Beast. This striking re-telling will be laced with original

music and beautiful design – the perfect potion for a magical family show. Beauty and the Beast will be performed at The Point from 18 to 24 December. Tickets are £10 and £8.50 for concessions. Suitable for ages 5+.

For more information call the box office on 023 8065 2333 or visit www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

Competition Each theatre is giving away three sets of family (four people) tickets for Little Red Riding Hood or Beauty and the Beast. To win, simply answer the following question. ‘What age is Little Red Riding Hood suitable for?’ www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ bnewscomp

11-24 December

Competition closes at midnight on Sunday 6 December

To book call the box office on 023 8065 2333 or visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

Winners will be notified by email on Monday 7 December and must call the Box office (023 8065 2333) to reserve their seats (spaces are subject to availability)

The Arts and 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 an s.a.e. to Martin Kyrle, Secretary to the Trustees, 16 Park Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2EU (no s.a.e., no reply!). The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Saturday 19 December.

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Christmas

Join the Christmas Festivities in Eastleigh Town Centre Eastleigh launches itself into the festive season this year at the annual Christmas light switch on offering a fun-packed day for all the family on Saturday 21 November. Eastleigh’s biggest event attracts thousands of visitors into the town and this year promises to be as fun-filled as ever with a host of family activities including an animal farm, children’s crafts, face painting, live music and much more! The popular Christmas parade, led by Father Christmas himself will weave its way through the town culminating in the switching on of the Christmas lights followed by a spectacular free firework display! Visitors can also browse a special festive Christmas market

or enjoy Steven’s fun fair, or head down to the Swan Centre for a free family photo inside a giant snow globe - courtesy of Eastleigh BID (Business Improvement District) For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ christmas or www. visiteastleigh.co.uk

Timetable for the day: 11am-4pm Family activities 11am-7pm Steven’s FunFair and Christmas Market 10am-5pm Snow globe at The Swan Centre 5pm Christmas Parade 6pm Free firework display and Light switch on by The Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Jane Welsh and Father Christmas (joined by Beauty from The Point Youth Theatre’s Christmas show)

Saturday 21 November 2015

Vintage Market returns to Eastleigh for Christmas Saturday 12 December 9am to 4pm Eastleigh Town Centre Following the success of the Vintage Market which packed Eastleigh’s Market Place at September’s Mardi Gras, the Market is set to return for a Vintage Christmas Extravaganza. Over 50 stalls will fill the town with a variety of clothing, jewellery, and gifts that will make ideal Christmas presents. Visitors can also expect vintage vehicles and entertainment throughout the Town Centre. Located at the newly developed Market Place, the market will also spill out into the rest of the town centre filling the streets for a special vintage Christmas. The market forms part of a series of specialist markets to be held in the town to complement the growing Thursday and Saturday markets.

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Mum and baby spin classes shortlisted for national award The trailblazing mum and baby spin class at Fleming Park Leisure Centre has received national recognition as one of only three projects shortlisted for the ‘Project of the Year’ category at the annual Sportivate awards from Sport England. The innovative idea, aimed at helping mums make their start or return to exercise as easy and enjoyable as possible, has now seen over 100 mums take part in over 1,000 sessions. The classes, led by Hannah Bryant have also established links with the local NHS midwives co-ordinator to help promote them to new mums. The music and lights are modified to enable mums to participate and crucially babies are welcome in their car seats or pushchairs. Sessions are delivered by instructors qualified in pre and post-natal exercise, and cost just £2.

Local mum Kelly said: “What a great way to exercise and entertain your baby! My little boy loves the bright lights and I love the upbeat music - it makes you feel alive! Excellent way to meet new mums too! I highly recommend it” The project has been run by the Council’s SportWorks team who secured Sportivate funding from Sport Hampshire & IOW to help launch the project. The National Sportivate Awards Ceremony will be held at the Houses of Parliament in December.

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Health checks are available for residents aged between 40-74 as long as they have not been diagnosed with conditions linked to heart disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or had a heart attack or stroke.

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Mayor opens TK Maxx and HomeSense

New look Wessex House - the place to do business!

Wessex House, Eastleigh’s Business Centre, based in the town centre has just had a £900,000 makeover. The new-look building has had a dramatic effect on the Eastleigh skyline with new light reflective cladding changing colour as the light changes throughout the day. Over the last 18 years the centre has provided hundreds of established, fledgling and new businesses with low cost, fully serviced office accommodation on flexible terms, including short term leases. It also offers an extensive range of business services including free business development advice

and subsidised business skills training. It is in a central and accessible location, close to the bus and rail stations and includes a comprehensive administrative service to small businesses at a very competitive price. Included is this service is a fully staffed reception, postal and printing services, provision of telephones and broadband. For more information call 023 8061 9722, or visit www.eastleigh-businesscentre.co.uk

Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Jane Welsh with TKMaxx and HomeSense staff

Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Jane Welsh officially opened the new TK Maxx and HomeSense store in Hedge End. The store combines TK Maxx, alongside sister brand HomeSense, providing shoppers with an assortment of designer labels, top brands, up and coming labels alongside

unique and quality branded homeware. The new store will provide 93 new jobs in the area. Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Jane Welsh, said: “I’m pleased to

open this fantastic new store that is providing jobs for local people. I’m sure that visitors to the store will enjoy the wide choice of products on offer all under one roof.”

Free Support for small businesses to reduce their overheads We have joined forces with Southern Water to offer up to 50 small businesses (SMEs) within the borough the chance of a FREE water saving visit. The scheme will provide a detailed audit and report on the day from a fully trained engineer and will include the FREE fitting of water saving products designed to ensure that water is used effectively and not wasted, therefore saving your business money. The key focus will be on reducing the costs to your business by reducing the

amount of water you use. This will also help reduce the amount of water being taken from the local River Itchen benefitting wildlife. To book your visit or enquire about the scheme e-mail: sustainability@ eastleigh.gov.uk or call 023 8068 8274

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Council provides Countryside apprenticeship Adam Tollefsen is half way through a two year apprenticeship working for the Council’s countryside service. The apprenticeship provides Adam with the chance to learn about the maintenance of a range of habitats across thirty countryside sites. This includes coppicing, tree management, hedge laying, site safety together with general maintenance. Adam is also learning new techniques and training including the safe use of a chainsaw and driving a quad bike. He joined the Council apprenticeship following some time working in an electrical wholesalers. Adam said: “I previously worked

in Ecological consultancy and following my time in retail realised that I wanted to get back into this area of work. I’m really enjoying it and it’s a great experience and I’m learning a lot too.”

Training and development opportunities at your Council The Council recognises the importance of training and development and alongside apprenticeships, also offers

traineeships and internships across a range of its service units. Internships can last for a few weeks to a year and provide vital workplace experience for young people or those undertaking a career change. Hayleigh Sidhu who undertook a seven month internship in the Council’s culture unit said: “I learnt so much in this role and enjoyed applying my own knowledge to the work place, it’s really helped develop my marketing skills and added valuable and ‘real life’ experience to my CV.” For more information call 023 8068 3803

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have voted to exclude them. The scheme is administered by the County Council’s Trading Standards Team, while the costs (typically £200 per scheme for streetlight signs and stickers for participating households) have been paid for by the LAC.

Eastleigh Fleming Park tree works The Local Area Committee (LAC) is transforming the old Fleming Park golf course into a park for the whole community. To create a parkland feel, we will be removing some trees, mostly the non-natives such as leylandii and planting others. This will open up vistas, create small wooded areas, glades and meadows interspersed with more traditional solitary parkland trees. Importantly this will also benefit local wildlife and provide a great setting for new picnic areas and play equipment. The tree works will need to be completed this winter and spring to avoid the nesting season; so please look out for the new views as they emerge.

Velmore Centre The Velmore Centre now has a new manager with the arrival of Heidi Oldrey who is already getting to know local residents and centre users.

Heidi is keen to increase the team of volunteers who help support the activities (including the Friendship Club, Youth Club and fitness classes), the seasonal fun day events, together with the increasingly popular Cherry Tree Café. If you would like to get involved please get in touch by dropping into the Centre, calling 023 8026 1139 or emailing info@ velmorecentre.org

New play area for Allbrook The existing play area behind the Scout Hut on Allbrook Hill is set to be replaced with new equipment. £48,000 (from developers’ contributions) has been set aside by the LAC to fund the project, as this was identified as a priority for Allbrook and North Boyatt Parish Council. Residents will have the opportunity to suggest ideas for play equipment and help to decide which designs they would like to see in place. The equipment will then be

If you would like a NCCZ for your area then please let us know. Please email guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 023 8068 3369.

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installed in the spring of 2016.

Household Waste Recycling Centre gets the go ahead The way is now clear for the construction to start on the new site at Stoneycroft Rise, off Chestnut Avenue in Eastleigh, with the aim of the site opening in Autumn 2016. The site will provide level access from cars to the containers and a much more efficient queuing system, which will mean the congestion experienced on Woodside Avenue will be a thing of the past.

No Cold Calling Zones Two recent No Cold Calling Zones (NCCZ) have been established in Eastleigh, in Archers Road and the roads around Woodpecker Way, on the Aviary Estate. The zones mean that cold calling sales people should not enter the area, as a majority of residents

What’s on in your area Social Group for adults with high functioning autism or aspergers Email Jamie.pratt@ autismhampshire.org.uk KC Drama Academy for 4-14 years olds. To book a free trial Tel 0781 787 4208 For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Guy Riddoch, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 3369, guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk, www.eastleigh.gov.uk/elac

Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath Damaged seating at Stoke Park Woods

Stoke Park woods Forestry Commission staff are working with local community safety partners to deter acts of vandalism which have started to occur in this much-loved local woodland. In addition to police action, preventive and diversionary actions have been put in place which are hoped will deter further damage.

Carnival fun Crowds turned out in droves to enjoy the weekend of festivities including duck racing, arena events and the parade at this year’s Bishopstoke carnival. Local groups including the scouts, football club and Age

Concern benefitted from the monies (in excess of £400) collected from locals who lined the procession route to cheer the colourful spectacle on its way.

Two of these are held in the evening, following local area committee meetings with others held during the day at various locations.

Vacancy for clerk

For dates please contact the local police via www.hampshire.police.uk

Bishopstoke Parish Council is looking to recruit a replacement for its current clerk, Peter Storey, who will be retiring in December. Further details on how to apply can be found at www.bishopstokepc. hampshire.org.uk

Quarterly police meetings The police in Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath hold regular meetings at which they meet the public to discuss issues of local importance.

What’s on in your area Fair Oak Indoor Bowling Club Tel 023 8069 3023 Kettlercise (kettle bell circuits) Tel 07935 828771 For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Min Partner, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 8439, min.partner@eastleigh.gov.uk or visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh

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Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound you need help with housing or neighbourhood issues? Something for young people? The café is part of a wider project in partnership with Groundwork South and Great Oaks School.

New crossing for Hound Road Crossing Hound Road will now be safer following Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Local Area Committee’s (LAC) allocation of £50,000 from developers’ contributions for the installation of a new pedestrian crossing. The work took place over the summer in time for the new school year. Year 11 Citizenship students recently carried out a case study on the project, learning about community

activism, petitions and how to influence change.

Queens View community project A new community café in Netley’s Queens View will soon be opening its doors and residents are being asked to feedback what services they would like to see hosted there. What do local older people need? How can the facility support young parents? How can we help people find work or get a better job? Do

If you have any ideas about what kind of service would be good for you and the local community, or to get involved please call 023 8064 2943 or email rachael.gatesman@ groundwork.org.uk.

Bloom project is thriving The Pilands Wood estate ‘In Bloom’ project was described as ‘thriving’ by judges from the Royal Horticultural Society in this year’s Britain In Bloom competition. Local volunteers led by Project Leader Tony Dew worked on front gardens, hanging baskets, and planters with flowers and vegetables brightening the estate this summer. The LAC supported the project with £500 and

the Council’s Streetscene crews helped to keep the estate looking good for all the residents.

Hamble Food Festival Residents of Hamble and lots of visitors enjoyed the return of Hamble Festival of Food in September, 10 years since the last market took place on Hamble Quay. The LAC supported the event, organised by local company The Marketing Collective with £500 to support local businesses and restart events in Hamble. Thanks to its popularity, the Festival of Food will return next year on 3 September.

Hound sea wall Coastal walks are an important leisure activity in Netley as outlined in the Hound Parish Plan. With the support of £9,000 from Eastleigh Borough Council, Hound Parish Council has now fixed the stretch of coastal path behind Abbey Hall that was damaged during the winter storms last year.

What’s on in your area Community Bingo Tel 023 8040 5119 Short Mat Bowls Tel 023 8040 5119 For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Diccon Bright, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 8436, diccon.bright@eastleigh.gov.uk, www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh. Twitter @EBCHamble

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury New Area Coordinator The Local Area Committee (LAC) has welcomed Andrew Thompson as its new Area Coordinator. Andy is looking forward to working closely with

residents and organisations on matters of local priority.

Community groups and activities Andy is compiling an up-to-date list of all community

groups and activities in the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury areas. This will help with sharing local information amongst groups as well as to residents about the wealth of support and social events that exist in this vibrant community. It will also identify where there are gaps in provision. If you would like your group or activity included please call 023 8068 8441/8433 or email cfh@eastleigh.gov.uk

Hiltingbury Lakes and Ramalley Copse The LAC, working in partnership with parish colleagues, has undertaken site visits to identify a programme of works to bring these two local nature spots back up to a manageable standard. Funding from the

New Homes Bonus scheme will be used to manage trees and shrubs and to enhance fencing, paths and planting. We are seeking volunteers to set up working parties of local people who would like to be involved in supporting the ongoing care of these sites. Would you like to be involved? If so, please contact jenna. dewhurst@eastleigh.gov.uk

Sheltering from the windfall Residents using the bus on Bodycoats Road (towards Fryern Hill) are taking advantage of a new shelter which the LAC have installed there. The shelter was provided free of charge after it was removed from Petersfield railway station, leaving only the cost of installation to be

found. This represents a saving of around £3,000 so creating a warm feeling for bus users and non-users alike!

What’s on in your area Baby and toddler yoga www.bibblebubble.com Chandler’s Ford Running Community Email info@physio2fit.net For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

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Hedge End, West End & Botley New bridge for pedestrian route The Local Area Committee (LAC) has agreed to fund a new bridge over the watercourse, east of Mallett Close, Hedge End. The pedestrian bridge had to be removed earlier this year due to its condition and as the bridge is part of a popular walking route residents and the Eastleigh Ramblers requested that the bridge was replaced.

Street Pastors’ meetings and Dementia Friendly training sessions. However, the kitchen is in need of an upgrade due to the increase in customers and access issues. The Church has raised over 50% of the funding required for the new kitchen and local councillors agreed to approve funding of around

£8,500 from developers’ contributions to assist with the upgrade.

Defibrillators Following on from the work of Botley Parish Council and Hedge End Town Council, the LAC has funded four additional defibrillator units in Hedge End and West End. These units have now been installed at Townhill Farm Community Centre and

St. Luke’s Church, Hedge End

the Parish Centre in West End in addition to the Drummond Community Centre and the Norman Rodaway Pavilion in Hedge End.

Dawson Lodge Care Home A creative art and reminiscent session for the residents at Dawson Lodge was under threat when funding for specialist transport was withdrawn. The LAC stepped in with funding of £500 which has meant that these sessions can continue for the benefit and enjoyment of these older residents.

Extension of Poseidon at the Ageas Bowl

The church is well used by over 20 community groups and hosts many events for local schools,

towards newly extended and fully equipped premises for the successful Amateur Boxing Club, Poseidon at the Ageas Bowl. Read the full story on page 3.

What’s on in your area Hedge End Running Club www.hedgeendrunningclub. com Hedge End Bowling Club www.hebc.moonfruit.com For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

The LAC contributed £360,000 from developers contributions

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

What’s On Cinderella by The Performing Arts Company

25-28 November 2015 The Berry Theatre, Hedge End Tel 023 8065 2333 West End Village Christmas Lights Switch On

27 November 2015 - 6.30pm Followed by mulled wine, mince pies & Christmas carols in the Parish Centre. Tel: 023 8046 2371 Childrens Lantern Parade

2 December 2015 – 4pm Fryern Arcade, Chandlers Ford Tel 023 8026 6612 Hedge End Christmas Lights Switch On

3 December 2015 4.30pm-6.30pm Tel 01489 780440 Dr Dolittle by The Point Youth Theatre

3-5 December 2015 The Point, Eastleigh Tel 023 8065 2333

Have your say Little Red Riding Hood

11-24 December 2015 The Berry Theatre, Hedge End Join us in your pyjamas and dressing gowns Tel 023 8065 2333 Carols around the Christmas Tree

14 December 2015 – 6-8pm Fair Oak Square School choirs performing & stalls to browse. www.fairoak-pc.gov.uk Beauty & The Beast by The Point Youth Theatre

18-24 December The Point, Eastleigh Tel 023 8065 2333 Cinderella by Mountbatten Players

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

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20 January The Dovetail Centre, Methodist Church

12 January • 1 March Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street

25 November • 27 January Stoke Park Junior School

Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm)

Bursledon, Hamble-leRice & Hound (6pm)

11 January • 7 March Hedge End 2000 Centre

26 November • 28 January Hamble Primary School

16 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Berry Theatre, Hedge End Tel 023 8065 2333 Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Bishopstoke Players

Dick Whittington by Westfield Productions

27-30 January 2016 Bishopstoke Memorial Hall Tel 023 8069 3032 or www.bishopstokeplayers.org

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