Your vehicle will be looked after by qualified technicians with many years of experience. Receive a dealership level service at local garage prices.
MOT centre
Receive complete attention to detail and thorough safety checks in our MOT centre.
Child friendly customer waiting area
Stay warm, dry and keep the children entertained in our relaxing waiting area. Coffee and tea making facilities available and clean toilets with child changing area.
Free local collection & delivery service
Don’t fret about getting the car to us if things go wrong. Just give us a call and let us make the arrangements for your car repair stress free. (vehicle recovery is chargeable unless covered by your insurance policy).
While you wait service
We are more than happy to have you wait for your car. Take advantage of our warm, dry and clean customer waiting area.
Tyres & Exhausts
Extremely competitive prices on all exhausts. Tyres supplied direct from the leading suppliers. Order Online. Why travel and join a queue when you can simply pay us a visit. We are also an award winning GT radial dealer.
Free courtesy car (by appointment)
Don’t let your breakdown or service cause problems. Take full advantage of one of our clean and reliable automatic or manual courtesy cars.
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We have recently invested in one of the latest computer Wheel- Alignment systems where we can carry out full alignment checks and adjustments, increasing the life of your tyres and improving your driving experience!
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We would like to invite everyone in Alresford into St. John’s Church so that we can share our revitalised building and also some of the wonderful things we do as a church community. A big day full of fun including: ‘Freshers’ style fair, indoor bouncy castle, activities for both adults and children plus refreshments in our café. Bring your own picnic to enjoy inside the church! More information can be found on our website: www.arlevalleychurches. org.uk
Alresford and District Horticultural Society
Wednesday 9 October
From 7.30pm
St Gregory's Parish Hall, Grange Road, Alresford
‘Autumn Bulbs’ – a talk by Tim Woodland. Visitors welcome, £3. Refreshments available.
Contact: Stephen Morley horti@ allthemorleys.co.uk for more information.
Tree of Life Centre
Demonstration of Mediumship
Monthly Meeting
Thursday 10 October
Doors open 7pm to 9pm
The Worthys, Jubilee Hall, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7AQ.
Join us for an incredible evening of mediumship with Irene Ingles. This in-person evening will leave you amazed as our talented mediums connect with the spirit world. Experience messages from departed loved ones, and receive insightful guidance. Witness the power of the unseen as the medium delivers accurate and heartwarming messages. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, the evening promises to be a
fascinating and thought-provoking experience. A warm welcome awaits you. Free refreshments, mini readings £5, Healing, Gift stall, and Bereavement Support. Members £4, Non-members £5.50. 14 Nov 2024Medium Sarah Wawman
Solos Sunday Tea
Sunday 20 October
From 2.30pm
John Pearson Hall, East Street, Alresford, SO24 9AG
Do hope to see you for Tea Scones Homemade cake. Conversation and Friendship. Information 01962 733545.
Alresford Art Society: A demonstration of a Street Scene
Soft Pastels by Rick Holmes. Non-members welcome. Admission £3. For further information: 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org.
Alresford Antiques Fair
Saturday 26 October
From 9.30am to 4.30pm
Alresford Community Centre, 7 West St, Alresford, SO24 9AG
The Fair is held in Alresford Community Centre in the centre of the town, usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month - check dates in Antiques Atlas: https:// antiques-atlas.com/dbevents/ The next fair will be on 18 January 2025. We offer a wide range of Decorative, Interesting, Unusual & Quirky items including good quality Furniture, Silver, Jewellery, China and Glass. We will also buy. Free Admission. Limited Free Parking nearby & large car park at the Station. Open: 9.30am4.30pm. Contacts: Carol - 01264 335769 / 07870 432805, Steve - 01722 712267 / 07915 663251.
Alresford Flower Club
Wednesday 30 October
From 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
St. Gregory's Church Hall, Grange Road, SO24 9HB
A Demonstration by Clare Delmege "All the Fun of the Fair" Visitors welcome £6.
Michael Project Coffee Morning
Saturday 2 November
From 10am to 12 noon
John Pearson Hall, East Street, Alresford, SO24 9AG
The Michael Project are holding their Coffee morning on Saturday November 2nd in the John Pearson Hall New Alresford from 10am-12noon.Do hope you can join us for Coffee Scones and Homemade cake, Raffle and sale table. Hope to see you then. Information 01962 733545 10am to 12noon.
New Alresford WI Talk
Wednesday 6 November
From 7.30pm
St. Gregory's Church Hall, Grange Road, SO24 9HB
'Earwigs to Rhinos' a talk by Geoff Read. Geoff is a retired head zookeeper at Marwell zoo. This talk is the story of his lifetime experiences as a keeper starting with insects and including many animals,it is an amusing and informative journey.
Festive Wine Tasting
Saturday 23 November
From 1pm to 5pm
Upstairs at The Goods Shed Mid Hants Railway, Alresford
Your opportunity to taste the perfect festive refreshments for your Christmas table. Our biggest and most diverse tasting of the year is an event not to be missed. Highlights include a Blind Wine Tasting Challenge a wide range of Wines, new Local Fizz, Port and more.
Cheriton Players presentsTwo Funny By Half
Wed 27 to Sat 30 November
From 7.30pm
Cheriton Village Hall, SO24 0PZ
Two one-act comedies - Grave concerns by Craig Robb and Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristam. Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 November 2024 at. Tickets £13 available online from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ cheritonplayers or tel 0333 666 3366 (standard rates apply).
Festive Wine Tasting
Saturday 30 November
From 1pm to 5pm
The Naked Grape, Oak Green, Four Marks, GU34 5HQ
Your opportunity to taste the perfect festive refreshments for your Christmas table. Our biggest and most diverse tasting of the year is an event not to be missed. Highlights include a Blind Wine Tasting Challenge a wide range of Wines, new Local Fizz, Port and more.
Christmas Gingerbread Competition
Sunday 15 December
From 10am
St Nicholas Church, 2 Church Ln, Bishop’s Sutton, SO24 0AD
All Welcome! WOW Family and Friends by entering our Christmas Gingerbread Competition! Design your own Gingerbread House or Gingerbread Person in your own personal style. All entries must be made from a recipe and not a prepackaged Gingerbread mix. Please register by sending your name and email address to: bstncomps@ hotmail.com by the 1st Dec 2024. Prize for the best two entries : A Vue Cinema Gift Card. Take your entry to St Nicholas Church on Sunday 15th December at 10am for Judging. All donations towards our Church Roof fund, gratefully received on the day. Cash or QR code will be available.
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Moving doesn’t have to be an uphill struggle…
Moving home can be an ordeal, with any number of hurdles and challenges that can upset the best-made plans. This is why you need an experienced property professional to guide you.
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Having been part of the Alresford scene for 35 years, we have built-up a reputation for offering pertinent and reliable advice, that is designed to minimise the ups and downs along the way.
If you are thinking of a move, we would be happy to offer a helping hand. A good starting point would be to have an up-to-date valuation of your current home.
Contact one of our team of property professionals on 01962 736333 to discuss your requirements, or pop into our Broad Street office for a friendly chat.
We hope to hear from you soon!
The importance of a qualified agent
Legislation moves quickly within lettings, and so it is important to keep up with the plethora of changes. There are several hundred pieces of legislation that Landlords have to adhere to, and a failure to do so can result in not being able to issue notice to your tenant, a fine, or at worst imprisonment.
For many private landlords, this abundant and constantly changing legal landscape can prove daunting to navigate. As a Landlord, it is important to know that your agent is up to date with the current legislation and the best way to do this is by using an ARLA Propertymark agent. This means that your agent is qualified, has client money protection insurance and is required to undergo a minimum of 12 hours of professional development
a year. The lettings team at Hellards is led by Ian WoodhouseSmith, who is a Fellow of ARLA with over 22 years’ experience in the industry.
Other changes for this year include the Government's planned rental reforms, which have caused concern for many landlords. Whilst these changes are yet to be set in Law, there appears to be an appetite from the Government to make changes to the way that notice is issued to tenants, along with removal of fixed term tenancies, and increased tenant rights. We expect these reforms to come in sometime next summer.
These changes may appear daunting, and it would be easy for landlords to become unstuck, so we would encourage those Landlords to speak to us, as our fully qualified team are on hand to guide you through the legislative minefield.
Ian Woodhouse-Smith CRLM FARLA - Lettings Manager
Fiona Wingent MARLA - Accounts Manager
Rebecca Jackson MARLA - Property Manager
THE PROPERTY MARKET IS ON THE MOVE!
We hope you enjoyed this year’s Alresford Show as much as we did! Despite the weather’s attempts to dampen the festivities, the event was exceptionally well organised. It was wonderful to see so many visitors at our stand, enjoying a glass of Prosecco while their little ones had their faces painted by Sharon!
The surge of interest in property has continued throughout September. This renewed enthusiasm in the local market creates a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering letting or selling their home.
Having a proactive, passionate, and experienced lettings and estate agent by your side is crucial in this dynamic environment. We possess the expertise and dedication necessary to assist you in letting or selling your home. We would love the chance to discuss how we can support your home-moving plans. Please feel free to reach out to the team at 01962 734633.
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Bring on flavours fuelled by fire this festive season, with Christmas and Boxing Day lunch served at The Wellhouse. On Christmas Day, we go big, kicking off the celebration with a glass of mulled wine or cider, then an exquisite four-course feast, followed by coffee and mince pies. On Boxing Day, we go again, with three flavoursome courses, plus the coffees and mince pies too. Gather friends and family, to enjoy a festive feast with a difference, and the best part is – there’s no washing up!
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If there are too many things on your to do list, why not get in touch to see if you can put some of them on mine?
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St Johns and a Celebration of the town of
New Alresford
At the Watercress Festival this May, the Friends of St John's launched a brand new guide to the New Alresford church . The guide costs £7, and all revenue goes to the up-keep and general maintenance of the church, the John Pearson Hall and churchyard.
The Friends ( devoted to raising funds for St John's) was founded in 2018 by the late David (Baron) Chidgey and is now ably chaired by Jan Field. Every month, the Friends show films in the Alresford Community Hall. These films, accompanied by a well stocked bar, have proved very successful and popular. So much so that well over £10,000 has been raised to repair the church clock, and we are currently talking to St John's about how another £5,000 could be spent.
The new guide, which also sketches out the history of the town as well as pointing visitors to the many attractions New Alresford has to offer, is a lovely souvenir, filled with photographs ancient and modern.
Annie Saunders, who co-wrote the guide with Jan Field, told The Forum:
"We wanted to produce something which was a bit different from the usual church guide. Something which would allude to Alresford's incredible history and its present standing as a popular, vibrant market town. And at the centre of the town and its fascinating history, is of course our parish church, which has born witness to over a thousand years of changes".
The Bishop of Winchester, Phillip Mountstephen, spoke movingly at the launch in May of the two twelfth century Bishops who created New Alresford: Henri du Bois, who oversaw the creation of the Old Alresford `pond', and Geoffey de Lucy who designed Alresford's T shape and the burgage plots in Broad Street.
The pond, originally simply dammed to make a fishing lake for hungry clerics, enabled a ʻdry routeʼ through Alresford and on to London. It also enabled various mill races to power industry along the river up to the famous Fulling Mill. And of course, the pond proved the perfect place for eels to mature before their extraordinary journey to the Sargasso Sea.
Alresford is indeed a wonderful place to live and to visit. The Friends hope that their new guide will help keep Alresford and its church in the public eye, and St John's in a splendid state of repair for another thousand years,
The guide is available at the newsagents in West Street, in Oxley's book shop, and of course in the church.
Jan Field & Annie Saunders
Alresford Rotary - People of action in mid Hampshire
Christmas Shoeboxes
By the time you read this local primary schools and many other individuals and organisations in and around Alresford will be busily collecting items and filling “shoeboxes” with small gifts to bring some happiness at Christmas to disadvantaged and displaced children in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania and Ukraine. It’s not too late for you to take part and make a difference to a child’s life. Full details can be accessed on https://wessexrotaryshoebox.org.uk/ (or Google “Wessex Rotary Shoebox Scheme”) including a copy of the scheme leaflet which particularly specifies what items cannot be included including food, sweets, liquids (e.g. shower gel) and items which are sharp or war related.
To make the transportation of the boxes as economic as possible only flatpack boxes supplied by Rotary can be used. Locally they can be obtained from Andrew Castillo (contact details above) or James Pinniger (wjrp@hotmail.co.uk / 01962 738788). The official date for the receipt of filled boxes is earlier this year because of the conflict in eastern Europe –18th October.
Remember, Remember the 8th November
What is undoubtedly one of mid Hampshire’s best fireworks displays and bonfire will take place this year on Friday 8th November. Have a look at our website for photos of last year’s event. The evening starts at 7.00 p.m. with the visually stunning sight of the community torchlit procession wending its way down the length of West Street (from the Broad Street junction) and up Pound Hill to the entrance of Arlebury Park where the bonfire will be lit at 7.45 p.m. followed by a breathtaking firework display from Pains Fireworks. Refreshments will be available in the Park. Early bird tickets are available throughout October - £4 Child, £9 Adult – increasing on 1st November to £5.50 and £12 respectively. Order tickets from https://ticketsource.co.uk/alresford-rotary. Please support Alresford Rotary’s major fundraiser of the year, enjoy the evening and at the same time enable Alresford Rotary to raise funds to assist local and international need.
Would you like to be involved?
If you are someone who lives or works in mid Hampshire and wishes to make a difference to the area or to be involved in Rotary’s international projects Alresford Rotary is for YOU! Please contact us to find out more and how you can be a “person of action” on a regular or occasional basis
James Pinniger - email:indri50@me.com Phone: 07743 698841 Website: https://alresford-rotary.org
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Apple’s new Air Pods Pro 2 will soon introduce groundbreaking features, including the ability to perform a hearing test, a hearing aid function, and active hearing protection. These features will be activated through an imminent software update, and I will provide a detailed explanation of how they work in an upcoming monthly newsletter.
Additionally, the new iPhone 16 is now available, and notably, the standard version comes with almost all the advanced features previously exclusive to the Pro editions. While some high-end camera functionalities remain Pro-only, the regular iPhone 16 offers excellent performance at a lower price, making it an ideal choice for most users. It also comes in a wider range of colours not available for the Pro models.
Have you ever wished it was easier to take a photo on holiday? iPhones take fabulous pictures but sometimes they can be awkward to use. Consider adding DJI’s Osmo Action complete with an extension rod to your arsenal and you can take amazing photos and movies by speaking to it. Extend the rod and say “take photo” or “start recording - stop recording” With the DJI Mimo app you can transfer your pictures and files directly to your iPhone’s picture library.
A quick reminder that I offer online support for your Mac. Occasionally, a simple issue can be resolved faster if I connect directly to your computer. Feel free to ask about this option when you call. Establishing a connection is quick, easy, and secure.
How to protect your family’s financial future
Protecting your family from financial difficulties isn’t just about having money to provide for the long term. It’s also about ensuring your loved ones are provided for should the worst happen.
When it comes to financial protection, the options can seem overwhelming. However, consulting a financial adviser can help you choose the right cover for your personal circumstances.
Life insurance
Life insurance pays out a lump sum on death, which could be used to pay off the mortgage and provide a cash buffer. The cost of the cover will depend on factors like your age and health.
If you have children or an outstanding mortgage, you should consider a life insurance policy. There are several different types of policy to choose from: whole of life insurance, level term insurance, and decreasing term insurance. An adviser can help you decide on the right one for you.
Income protection
Income protection can provide a tax-free income if you are unable to work because of an accident or illness.
You can choose when the payments start, such as six or 12 months, with longer deferral periods resulting in lower premiums.
Income protection can be particularly valuable for the selfemployed who do not have any cover through an employer.
You can choose from short-term cover to pay an income over one or two years and long-term cover to run until retirement, or when the policy ends, whichever is sooner.
Critical illness
Critical illness cover pays out a lump sum on diagnosis of critical illnesses covered by the policy, such as heart attack, stroke and cancer. The sum could be used to pay off debts, cover outgoings such as school fees, or to adapt living arrangements.
You might want to consider this cover if you don’t have enough savings to cover you if you were to become seriously ill, or you don’t have an employee benefits package.
Family income benefit
Instead of paying out a single lump sum, this policy provides a regular, tax-free income for a set period, such as 20 years. It’s considered a relatively inexpensive form of life cover.
Private medical insurance
Private medical insurance (PMI) will pay for the cost of private healthcare and could enable you to see a specialist more quickly than under the NHS. If you don’t have PMI through work, you can pay monthly or annual premiums for a policy.
We live and work local to you. We would be delighted to help you and your family achieve financial clarity and stability.
The value of investments, and any income from them, can fall and you may get back less than you invested. This does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future. Information is provided only as an example and is not a recommendation to pursue a particular strategy. Information contained in this document is believed to be reliable and accurate, but without further investigation cannot be warranted as to accuracy or completeness.
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Rotary Flowerpots Apple Juicing
Afternoon 2024
Too many apples? Don’t let them go to waste but bring them (washed and clean) to the Flowerpots (Cheriton) car park between 12 noon and 4.00 p.m. on Saturday 12th October and Alresford Rotary will juice them. Rotary will give you half the juice and will sell the other half to enable it to support local and international needs. If coming to buy, please bring cash - £2 per litre.
Please note that the juice can only be as clean and pure as the apples provided. Neither Alresford Rotary nor the Flowerpots will accept any liability for any contamination or the effects of any such contamination. Storage advice will be available on the day. Not for large commercial crops!
Alresford Twinning Association Wine
Tasting Evening
Alresford has been twinned with Bricquebec in Normandy since 1982 and the link between the two towns remains strong. The photograph above was taken in May this year when we had 20 visitors from Bricquebec for a very successful exchange visit. Also this year we have had a January Soirée, a Spring walk and a Summer Wine Evening. Our next event is a:- Wine Tasting Evening on Friday 11th October at 7.30pm at St John's Church Hall, Alresford. Cost is £20 per person to include wine tasting with a wine expert, cheese and nibbles and a quiz. There will also be a raffle. If you would like to join us at the Wine Tasting please text Alison on 07933 298323. (please also use this contact if you would like more information about the Twinning Association.)
Alresford Pigs Association - Mud, Glorious Mud!
One of our major activities during the year is helping to setup the car parks and pay station for the Alresford Show, and then on the day of the show to provide safety stewards and managing the carparks. A week or so before the actual day of the show we spend a day or so bashing in posts and attaching loads of Netlon round the carparks and walkways.
We did say we used lots of Netlon didn’t we? See the picture above. On the day itself we rolled up at around 6:30 and started the long day of helping the public and exhibitors to park and safely spend, what we hope, was a very nice day at the show.
This year was no exception, although the weather didn’t really help us very much! But whatever the weather we try our hardest to keep smiling and helping to keep everyone safe throughout the long day. But once the day is over, around 12 hours later, we try and just have a bit of down time. Obviously, this might just involve the odd pint!
We’re sure that you’ll all agree that even with the ‘not ideal’ weather, the show was still a rousing success. Let’s just hope that next years is a little bit warmer, and a whole lot less muddy!
We know that we probably shouldn’t’ be using the “C” word this early in the year, but that’s the next big job in the diary for The Pigs - helping with the Christmas trees and the arrival of Father Christmas (there we’ve said it). It really won’t be long before The Pigs, and the Chamber of Commerce, will be seen clambering up ladders once again. Let’s just hope the weather is nice to us this year when we are out decorating the town.
Don’t forget you can always get involved by becoming a Friend of the Pigs.
Alresford Pigs Association
Local People
Helping Local People
Would you like to be a Friend of the Pigs?
If you would like to get involved with the community, this is a great way to start. We are looking for any enthusiastic people who would like to volunteer to help at events, and with some of our fund-raising activities. We are open to help from anyone and can tailor activities to suit the individual.
If you would like to get involved, please contact: secretary@ alresfordpigs.org
Please remember, if you know of anyone who needs our help, we are only a phone call, or email away.
Website: www.alrefordpigs.org
Email: info@alresfordpigs.org
Helpline: 01962 658961
AutumnDining
Our menu is seasonal, locally sourced where possible & served in a family, sharing atmosphere. The style is relaxed, with quality & hospitality our ethos. A quintessential country Free House
Your opportunity to taste the perfect festive refreshments for your Christmas table. Our biggest and most diverse tasting of the year is an event not to be missed. Highlights include a Blind Wine Tasting Challenge a wide range of Wines, new Local Fizz, Port and more.
FOUR MARKS
Saturday 23rd November 1pm - 5pm
Venue - Upstairs at The Goods Shed Mid Hants Railway, Alresford
Saturday 30th November 1pm - 5pm
Venue - The Naked Grape Oak Green, Four Marks
“ Life’s too short to drink bad wine “ www.thenakedgrape.co.uk
On Your High Street
Enticing and eclectic items now available on your high street this Autumn. Stay local and support your diverse retailers!
D.Barker & Son
NEW IN! Timex ‘Every Day watches from £45
9ct gold Russian style multi hoop earrings - £450
40A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU
Tel: 01962 732200 | www.dbarkerandson.co.uk
43 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AB
Tel: 01962 733926 | www.billygoatshoes.co.uk
Pigeon Organics Autumn Collection launches with this lovely baby dress. Available in sizes 3m-3y. £36.50
2 Bakehouse Yard, Alresford, SO24 9AU
Tel: 01962 734488 | www.ragamuffin-uk.com
Delilah Boutique Ortigia soap gift boxes available while stocks last!
34 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU
Tel: 01962 738470 | www.delilahboutique.co.uk
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Treatments to rejuvenate and enhance your natural look
Tucked away in gorgeous historic Alresford, Hampshire, Saddle House Medi-Spa will help you discover and uncover your very best you. Saddle House is a nurse-led Medi-Spa of excellence with a private car park for complete discretion.
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Discover your skin type & condition as well as receive a bespoke treatment prescription to ensure optimal health for your skin during the seasonal changes. We will be able to prescribe your specific SPF50 to protect your skin even in the cooler months.
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Citizens AdviceWinchester District
Ally Chatterley, Operations Manager at Citizens Advice Winchester District gives advice on changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, and how to access it.
I’m a pensioner and am really worried about how I’m going to pay my energy bills this winter, especially now the Winter Fuel Payment is only going to people on certain benefits. I don’t currently receive any benefits, but my income is limited and I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do.
Previously the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300, has been given to all pensioners regardless of income. However, this winter you’ll now only get the payment if you or your partner get certain benefits, including Pension Credit.
Pension Credit is one of the most underclaimed benefits there is – in Hampshire alone an estimated £2.5million of Pension Credit goes unclaimed each year. If you’re of pension age and on a low income, then it’s worth applying for Pension Credit even if you don’t receive any other benefits.
If your application for Pension Credit is successful, then as well as receiving a monthly boost to your income, you’ll also be able to access other support including making a claim for the Winter Fuel Payment.
You have until the 21 December to apply for Pension Credit and still receive the Winter Fuel Payment if successful. To find out more about the eligibility for Pension Credit and how to apply you can go to the national Citizens Advice website.
To speak to one of the advice team at Citizens Advice Winchester District, call us for free on 0808 278 7861, email us via our website (www.citizensadvicewinchester.org. uk) or visit us in Winchester or Wickham.
Alresford Surgery News
Flu and COVID Boosters Autumn/ Winter 2024
We are underway with co-administering Flu and Covid boosters this Autumn. Invitations have gone out to eligible patients via SMS text message with a simple online booking option and/or an invitation letter. In order to avoid clogging our phone lines please call after 11am. We have pre-bookable appointments & we have availability throughout the week, in addition to some Saturdays.
Vaccination clinics are being held here at Alresford Surgery. Both flu and covid vaccinations will be given at the same time and the appointment will be for both vaccines. Thank you, once again, for your support with this vaccination programme.
Child Flu Clinics
We have been busy vaccinating children who are aged 2-3 or aged 4-17 and have a condition which puts them at greater risk if they get flu. Children in years R-7 will be vaccinated in school by Schools Health. Please wait until you get an invitation letter before contacting the surgery.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers
We would like to say a massive thank you to volunteers from The Alresford Pigs who have provided us with the most wonderful volunteer Marshalls, who have been helping with directing patients at our Saturday Covid/ Flu clinics. We would not have been able to provide such a slick and well organised clinic without their vital help!
The Alresford Pigs – Who raise money locally and give to worthy causes in Alresford and the surrounding villages. The Alresford Pigs Association has given financial help to those in need in Alresford and the surrounding villages for more than 40 years. You can find out more about them and join them by visiting; https:// alresfordpigs.org/
RSV Vaccination
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an enveloped RNA virus, in the same family
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Programme for older adults aged 75 to 79 years old
All adults turning 75 years old on or after 1 September 2024 will be eligible for the routine programme and should be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccine. A one-off catch-up campaign for those already aged 75 to 79 years old on 1 September 2024 will be undertaken at the earliest opportunity.
Programme for pregnant women to protect infants
All women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant (the eligible cohort) on 1 September 2024, will be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccine. After that, pregnant women will become eligible as they reach 28 weeks gestation and remain eligible up to birth. We will be offering this vaccination at the Surgery, however if you are eligible you will be contacted in due course.
Welcome back to Dr. Allberry
We offered a warm welcome back to Dr. Allberry in September, who has been on maternity leave. Dr. Allberry is returning to us to work on a Wednesday and Friday.
Thank you to our wonderful staff
We would like to say a HUGE thank you to our wonderful staff who have organised, co-ordinated, vaccinated and inputted at our covid and flu clinics. We have vaccinated 2,000 patients (to date) and this is all in addition to our usual workload.
Men’s health awareness month
Movember is our time to unite. To take on mental health, suicide, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Get support and more information: https://uk.movember.com/menshealth/get-support
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From puberty, childbirth, menopause, and all the fun stuff in between, our vaginas go through a lot, and we rarely give them the care they need.
Our vaginal area is just as prone to damage and ageing as the rest of our body. Distressing problems with vaginal laxity, stress incontinence or reduced tissue quality are all experienced by most women at some point in their life.
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St Swithun’s School celebrates an impressive year of academic success
St Swithun’s School in Winchester is celebrating an impressive year of academic success, with outstanding A-Level and GCSE results. The school achieved its strongest set of A-Level results in a non-pandemic year since 2015, with 92% of grades at A* to B and over two-thirds at A*/A. Half of the year group earned grades of AAA or higher, with 40% achieving at least one A*. This academic excellence has led students to secure places at prestigious universities including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College, LSE, Durham, and St Andrews.
In the two largest A-Level subjects, nearly 80% of students in mathematics and 83% in chemistry achieved A*/A grades, far surpassing national averages. The students also excelled in subjects such as French, German, history, politics, and psychology, with a high percentage earning top grades.
Academic, Music and Sport scholar Louisa will be heading to Cambridge University to study Modern and Medieval Languages
after obtaining three A*s. She will be joined by Esther who achieved four A*s and will be studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge.
Eunice also achieved an incredible A*A*A*A and will be reading Accounting & Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Rhiannon excelled in her exams and obtained four A*s. She will head to Exeter University to study Natural Sciences.
Head girl Alice and Deputy Head girl Annabel (both pictured) are both off to Oxford University to read History after achieving A*A*A and A*A*A* respectively.
Meanwhile, the school’s 2024 GCSE results were equally impressive, with 80% of grades at 7/A or above and 30% at the highest grade 9. Over half of the year group achieved six or more grades at 9/8/A*, with a quarter gaining nine or more top grades. There were particularly strong performances in subjects like history, biology, modern languages, and further mathematics, where 88% of students earned 9/8 grades.
Among the year’s top performers was Chloe, who earned nine grade 9s and one grade 8, and plans to pursue A-Levels in biology, English literature, history, and mathematics at St Swithun's. Boarder
Claire from Beijing excelled with 11 grade 9s and one grade 8 while contributing to the school’s musical productions and mathematics competitions. Marharyta, a student from Ukraine, achieved a remarkable six grade 9s, three grade 8s, and one grade 7, and will continue her musical studies at the Royal College of Music alongside her A-Levels.
Headmistress Jane Gandee commented, “Our results reflect the energy and curiosity our students bring to their studies. At St Swithun's, we develop independent thinking and a passion for learning that prepares our students for success at university and beyond. They not only excel academically but also thrive in areas such as sport, music, drama, and volunteering.”
Head of Sixth Form, Nick Fyfe added, “We are thrilled with the outstanding results our students have achieved. Their success is not just a reflection of their academic abilities, but also of the personal growth and confidence they have developed during their time in the Sixth Form. Our tailored approach has empowered them, both as students and as individuals.”
St Swithun’s is a leading boarding and day school for girls aged 4-18 with a co-ed preschool. Find out more about St Swithun’s and book onto an upcoming EYFS, Prep or Senior Open Day by visiting stswithuns.com
The perfect chance to take a look around our amazing grounds, speak to subject teachers and enjoy classroom activities
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EYFS Afternoon - Friday 11 October 2024, 1.30pm
Open Afternoon - Friday 8 November 2024, 1.30pm
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Update to Improvements to the River Path
Hampshire County Council are well underway in their project to repair and improve the river path from the bottom of The Dean along to the Fulling Mill. We thought it would be interesting to share pictures of what is happening, so you can see how the work is being undertaken.
Barriers have temporarily been installed in the river along it’s length, to allow water to be pumped out from the area next to and under the footpath. This will help draw out the native crayfish from under the path so they can be protected. The water is then pumped back into the main body of the river.
Ecologists are carefully searching for crayfish, eels and bullheads (amongst others), gently lifting large debris to inspect before returning to the river. Any non native crayfish are being removed.
Parts of the path are being reinforced with vertically stacked rock rolls, secured using steel pins. The rock rolls will lie against the existing revetment boards, which are being left in tact where possible.
To enhance the river’s biodiversity, coir husk rolls planted with native marginal plants will
be installed on top of the rock roll revetments. We kindly remind everyone to avoid entering the work site. Any interference from trespassers prolongs the project by diverting contractors' attention away from their tasks.
Hedge cutting
We receive quite a few calls each year reporting problems with overgrown hedges and surface vegetation adjacent to highways and footpaths. These problems can cause inconvenience and possibly injury to pedestrians, and we will work with landowners to keep this interference to a minimum. In particular overgrown hedges can pose a hazard to people who are disabled or visually impaired, especially if the path is narrow or the obstruction is excessive. In these instances they may be prevented from using the path, forcing them to use a longer route. While trees growing on the path are generally the responsibility of one of the Council authorities, hedges forming a boundary between the path and a property, are typically the property owners responsibility.
If a boundary hedge obstructs the path, we have the authority to ensure that it is cut back. In such cases, we will contact the hedge owner to request that the necessary work is carried out. If the work is not completed within 14 days, we may take action using our default powers to clear the obstruction.
We kindly ask that you check your trees, shrubs and hedging adjacent to the highway
and footpaths, to ensure they don’t pose an inconvenience or a danger.
Signs
We’re always delighted to hear about and support local events, and it’s great to see the town buzzing with activity. However, we kindly ask that once your event has finished, you ensure that all signs and notices are taken down. This helps keep our town looking neat and welcoming for everyone.
Your co-operation in promptly removing signs after your event is much appreciated!
October Calendar
Please see this months Calendar of events & meetings. You are very welcome to attend all meetings with an opportunity at the start of the meeting to share any thoughts or ideas. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Town Clerk Richard Doughty: townclerk@newalresford-tc.gov.uk
Monday, October 14 6pm - Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee
Tuesday, October 22
7pm - Town Council
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Winchester City Council October 2024
Local Plan and changing Government Policies
On 28th August there was an Extraordinary Council meeting to agree the Winchester Local Plan 2020- 2040 to agree submission to the planning inspectorate. The decision was unanimous.
Why the speed? The new Government has produced a draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) document that sets out new basic planning policies, one of which is an increased supply of housing land that would necessitate Winchester providing an additional 466 houses per year on top of the current planned numbers. Since this is only a draft, the Government allows a window for well-advanced Local Plans, such as ours, to be submitted for inspection under the old, existing NPPF. Winchester City Council could either press ahead to meet this deadline or can pause its work.
The latter option would mean leave a period of some eighteen to twenty-four months without a valid Local Plan. The lack of a legally approved Local Plan leaves the district vulnerable to a wave of speculative development. It is hard to overstate how critical it is to avoid having an invalid plan, which would leave our area open to “Planning by Appeal”! Hence a decision was made unanimously, to go for the first option and press ahead; this also avoids the need to scrap the years of work already done by WCC on the current plan.
The Winchester Local plan can be viewed at Alresford Library and there were three drop-in sessions during September:
• Winchester: 11 September 3-6pm, The Nutshell Theatre, Kings Walk SO23 8AF
• Wickham: 17 September 3.30pm – 7.30pm, Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, PO17 5AL
• Sutton Scotney: 25 September 3.30pm –7.30pm, The Victoria Hall, Wonston Road, SO213GX
The developing plan will be submitted for inspection and work will then start to revise it to meet the new NPPF standards. However, the currently proposed timescale of 18 months to produce a revised plan is difficult to achieve,
perhaps common sense will prevail. The draft NPPF makes no allowance for 40% of our land being allocated to the National Park, or that so many of our neighbours have an immutable aquatic barrier.
Benefit entitlements
As we are all aware, eligibility for pensioners’ Winter Fuel Payment has changed. As councillors we frequently discuss financial difficulties with residents, a quick check on Benefits calculators - GOV.UK (www.gov. uk) shows that many are entitled to benefits that they are not claiming. Please encourage all those that may be short of money to check their eligibility.
More complex cases are referred to CAB Winchester or Alton, and they do visit the Alresford Basics Bank. If there are challenges with you talking to them, CABs find a way!
Bishop's Sutton
The County Councillor for Bishop's Sutton has resigned, we hope that there will be a by-election soon. Despite attempts over three months now to have the Cabinet Member responsible for highways view the inappropriate signage on Water Lane there is a refusal to engage. Officers are following policy, it needs the Hampshire County Councillor for that division or the Cabinet Member to manage applied common sense.
There is likewise a black hole of communication on the Bishop's Sutton footpath, allegedly agreed in April this year though no written confirmation was ever provided.
Sun Lane Developments
There has been a good deal of social media traffic about construction traffic using other that the approved route of New Farm Road and Tichborne Road. A timed and dated photograph please, clearly showing the number plate so that it can be investigated, preferably by email to enforcement@ winchester.gov.uk
Alresford Show
It was a delight to meet so many of you at the Alresford Show, and a lovely time was had by all. Congratulations at the organisers and many stall holders for coping with the weather.
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Charity begins at NCT Winchester’s Nearly New Sale: Sunday 13th October
Local parents in Winchester can get their hands on top-quality baby essentials and give back to their local community at an upcoming NCT Nearly New Sale in October, kindly sponsored by Dybles, Baby Squids, Liz Knowles Women’s Health & Fitness Physio, 2Spots Ceramics and The Breaker Collective.
NCT Winchester’s Nearly New Sale is to be held on Sunday 13th October, 13:00–15:00, at Badger Farm Community Centre, Winchester, SO22 4QB. The sale gives a department store-style shopping experience, which is unique to the NCT. Buyers will find items conveniently organized by type or size. So, if you’re looking for 6–9-month clothing, for example, these will all be displayed together on one rail! If you fancy browsing for toys, equipment or clothing/ shoes in the next size up, shop through the 'store' and take all your purchases to the contactless tills to pay for in one go. Entry is £1.50 per adult (charity donation) on the door and will be free after 14:30 (plus, NCT members can enter early at 12:45). More information can be found online at https://www.nct.org.uk/ event/46320593.
Nearly New Sales are open to everyone, and offer high-quality secondhand baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment at a fraction of the high street cost. Furthermore, families with baby and children’s items they no longer need can recycle them through the sale and stop them ending up in landfill.
NCT is the the national charity that supports people as they become parents. The Winchester branch runs much-valued services such as baby first aid courses, a reusable nappy library, breastfeeding support, a variety of meet-ups and baby bundles for local parents in need. Profits from the baby and children’s products sold at the Nearly New Sale will go back to the local Winchester branch so it can continue its vital work supporting parents in the area, as well as financing the organisation’s national helplines, website, peer support schemes and counselling services. For more information, please visit https://www. nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/winchester-district.
The Nearly New Sale can’t run without a fabulous, friendly team of on-the-day helpers, as well as a small organizing committee. A range of roles are available on the day, and volunteering provides entry to early access shopping, plus it's a great way to meet other local parents!
For more information about the Nearly New Sale or volunteering on the day, please email nns.winchester@nct.org.uk.
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Alresford Ghost Hunt
26th October – 2nd November - A spooky time will be had by all when the Spooks of Alresford descend on us between Saturday 26th October and Saturday 2nd November. This is the time for everyone to go on the Ghost Hunt and see how many you can find!
Look out for the Leaflets which will be left soon in many shops, downloadable from our website as well as being available from local schools, Have fun! Our thanks go out to New Alresford Town Council for their continued support of this project.
Any businesses or individuals wishing to participate, sponsor or generally assist with any of our projects please do email us.
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Is your cat microchipped? It is now compulsory for cats (including indoor-only cats) to be chipped before they are 20 weeks old as of June 2024. Microchipping costs between £10 and £30 and is usually done by a vet, but some charities offer this for a reduced cost. For more details go to www.pdsa.org.uk
At this time of year, many paths become overgrown. If you own a hedge overhanging
Danny Chambers Letter from Westminster
For many people across Winchester, September marks a new beginning. The new school year is starting, and hundreds of teenagers are moving to Winchester for the first time to start at our University.
For me, it meant returning to Parliament, after the short Summer recess spent working fulltime in the Constituency. I was finally able to make my maiden speech; an incredibly proud
a path, please give it a good ‘haircut’ now. The warm, wet weather will result in another growth spurt before the end of the year, and you must keep the footway clear. If you encounter side growth as you walk along a public footpath, or a footway alongside a road, you can report these on www.hants.gov.uk using the ‘report it’ tab on the home page. If you find this too difficult, take a photo and put it on www.fixmystreet.com instead. Please - don’t just complain to your friends and family, but please do report these problems. The lists generated create the work sheets for the County council. You can report vegetation obscuring road signs in this way too.
Work to improve the Millennium Path at Alresford is going to plan, but the path to
and moving occasion and I was pleased some of my family could be there.
But the debate dominating Parliament returned was the government’s plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance for most pensioners. Pensioners receiving as little as £11,500 a year will lose their £300 payment. This is despite the average energy bill being set to rise by £149 a year from October.
This is the issue about which I’ve received the most correspondence from residents. People are incredibly anxious. Age UK has estimated that two million pensioners across England now risk fuel poverty this winter, including thousands here in Hampshire.
While I totally understand that there are many wealthy pensioners who don’t rely on the Winter Fuel Allowance to heat their homes, there are many who live on or near the poverty line who will be plunged into crisis this winter. In Parliament, I challenged the Chancellor directly about the impacts on the most vulnerable and I voted to protect these payments.
It is without question that the state of the country’s finances left by the previous Conservative government will lead to difficult choices. But the emails and letters I have been
Bishops Sutton is still overgrown with no sign of county council works to improve it.
Gail Johnston has led a project to restore some of the old carriageways in her local area in Gundleton and Bighton. She has researched their history and sought my County Councillor Grant funding to support some of the work. It was so good to hear complements from walkers as she showed me the results of constructor and volunteer labour on the miles of path. Thanks Gail and team!
The County’s finances are getting worse not better, and the HCC run Alresford recycling centre in Prospect Road is at risk of closure again. The decision may even have been made by the time you read this. There are so many reasons to create a ‘walk-in’ fully functioning Recycling centre: to improve air quality (no bonfires necessary), greener (more item recycling) offering pedestrian access (to be used by more people), and less travel (to reach the nearest HWRC in Winchester. ) It has to be worth saving doesn’t it?
receiving from vulnerable people who don't know how they will afford to heat their homes this winter show that this is simply the wrong priority for balancing the books.
September also saw the National Farmers’ Union ‘Back British Farming’ Day and I was delighted to meet with local farmers at the Parliamentary reception. And it was a real treat to attend the marvellous Alresford Show over the weekend. I enjoyed a cracking breakfast with local members of the NFU there, before spending the morning watching the classes and talking to many of you.
Much of our constituency is rural, and farming is a way of life for so many people in our community. Both as a vet and while running for Parliament, I met many of our area’s farmers and heard their stories. I grew up on our family farm, so I fully understand the challenges farmers are facing right now. Too often, I hear stories of poor mental health, financial strain, worry about the undercutting of our food standards through bad trade deals. As your MP, I will always be a champion for British farmers and stand up for our high animal welfare and environmental standards.
If you have any problems or issues, please contact me on danny@dannychambers.org.uk and I’ll do my best to help.
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Clutch Repair
Courtesy Car Opening Times Mon - Thur 8-5pm Friday 8-3pm
Contact Steve on: 01962 735777
Shelf House, New Farm Road, Alresford, SO24 9QE
New Farm Motor Services Ltd
Allows your petrol engine vehicle to run on Autogas, a fuel costing approximately 76p per ltr, with the environmental benefits of a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide production and 2000 times fewer particulates produced from the exhaust fumes when compared with a diesel. Widely available across the country and locally in Winnall, Winchester and West Meon Hut service station. The government has committed to this fuel difference for the future.
