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Petersfield Christmas Festival
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A festive day of fun, shopping, Santa, singing.. Awesome News! We are planning the Petersfield Christmas Festival for 2021 and we are so excited to be back on Sunday 5th December. From 10am until 3.30pm Petersfield will be transformed into a festive wonderland full of awesome stalls and shops to buy that perfect gift for loved ones, children singing Christmas carols, Santa in his grotto in Rams Walk greeting all the children to see if they have been naughty or nice, fantastic rides and play areas for young and old alike as well as mulled wine, fudge, cheeses and mince pies in abundance… The Petersfield Christmas Festival Market has previously been described by a distinguished local resident as one of the busiest days Petersfield has ever seen. We hope the crowds will be out in their thousands to visit the stalls and buy some unique presents and to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the entertainment in the build up to the awesome festive period. Sunday 5th December 2021 from 10am-3.30pm
Festive Willow workshops - willow stars
Get in the festive mood by learning how to create a natural willow star and decorate wands with foliage. No previous skills necessary, although some manual dexterity and patience is needed. Bring sharp secateurs if you have them and wear old trousers. If you have a recent injury, carpel tunnel or arthritis please check with the tutor first. Runs from 10am to 1pm on the 26th Nov 2021 - £35.00. For more information and booking visit: Visit: https://booking-eastleigh.bookinglive.com/home/activitiesat-itchen-valley/ for booking
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Bishops Sutton, Alresford
Winchester Councillor, Fiona Isaacs Report
New Breast Lump and Symptoms service Many residents may not know but Surgeries in Winchester , Alresford and others are part of a new Pilot scheme for Rapid Investigation service. This means that patients who think they have a lump or concerns should call this number first instead of going to the GP. Tel: 0300 123 0769. As a woman and an ex nurse, I strongly believe services like this help speed up diagnosis and treatment.
Alresford Apple Day It was a pleasure to support the Rotary along with churches with this popular event. What ghastly weather for it but this didn’t dim the smiles on everyones faces. Well don’t to everyone involved.
The Hampshire Fair I was delighted to be able to support yet another excellent event raising money for local Charities. Held at The Grange, Northington, it was packed with local traders from within our ward. A beautiful day for it.
McMillan Coffee Morning This charity is close to my heart and it was yet another excellent event hosted by Angie and her team at The Swan Hotel in Alresford. Always a popular event and this year was no exception. I was pleased to be able to support it again this year.
Helping local residents
I have been contacted by local residents with regards to lots of different issues. Planning enforcement, advice and information. I have been pleased to help with them and address all of these. Helping gain wheelchair access footpaths for some residents, supporting businesses with issues relating to licensing or planning and organising repairs or help address issues raised has been not only rewarding but my pleasure to help in some small way. Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Halloween I will in my spare time be preparing ,with my husband, for our own charity Halloween event that we have held for the post 6 years (excluding last year due to the pandemic) We look forward to seeing everyones smiling faces once again this year.
Bishops Sutton Footpath update Having arranged for the footpath to be cut and also assessed by HCC for narrowing and repair issues I can confirm that we have allocated funding in the form of S106 developers contributions towards a scheme to improve the pedestrian infrastructure between Bishops Sutton and Alresford. I continue to work on the possibility of an enhancement project.
New sound equipment addition for the Community
It is with great pleasure we announce a new sound equipment addition for the Community. As a legacy from the Alresford Music Festival (20102020), the Foundation has purchased a Community & Music Community PA (public address) System. The purchase has been made with a flexible configuration in mind, where it can be used in 5 Configurations depending upon the event. This ranges from singular announcements to a full band scenario. The use of the PA System is Free of Charge.
The PA System is for the use of ALL the community for any events from the Duck Race, Watercress, Santa and any music events. There are a set of rules that need to be abided by when using the equipment, and these are laid out in a Folder that is with the equipment on a sign out / sign in basis. The main rules is that if the equipment is damaged it will be on the User to make good. The Equipment is being kindly housed by the Alresford Community Centre.
For access to the equipment please call Gareth Rees (07746 118284) or Ken Veitch (07767 661166). We are excited to be able to provide this facility for all from our great 10 years of Festivals. Best Wishes - Ken Veitch (AMF Founder)
