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Council, and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, is a unique challenge event where you can raise money for any charity of your choice, including The Rosemary Foundation who offer a ‘hospice at home’ service for East Meon and the Petersfield area. Free admission. 3.5 mile walk around Petersfield. www.charitywalkforpeace.org

Poppies: Wave at Fort Nelson, until Sunday 24th June, at Royal Armouries Fort Nelson, Portchester. See the stunning poppy display that was on show at HM Tower of London in 2014 for yourself. You can take the #PoppiesTour between 10.30am and 4.30pm. The display is from the installation ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.’ Poppies and original concept by artist Paul Cummins and installation design by Tom Piper. Admission is free. 01329 233734, www.royalarmouries.com Droxford Village Community Bring and Buy Coffee Morning, Wednesday 9th May, from 10am to 1pm. Share a coffee with friends. All proceeds will be donated to Droxford Community Hubb Building Fund.

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Meon Valley Conservative Association Supper Club, Friday 18th May, from 7pm to 10pm. Our next supper club will be held at The Bat & Ball Restaurant, Hambledon, PO8 0UB. Tickets are £27 per person including a specially prepared English/Italian Buffet, Dessert and Tea/Coffee. MP, George Hollingbery will be the speaker for the evening.

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Meon Valley • May 2018 Edition GRANTS ARE TO BENEFIT VILLAGERS FROM ACROSS THE MEON VALLEY AND PETERSFIELD AREA TOTALLING MORE THAN £170,000 Grants are to benefit villagers from across the Meon Valley and Petersfield area totalling more than £170,000.

The news comes as Hampshire County Council wish to support important improvements which are needed to buildings in the area, such as church halls and community centres.

Many of the locations accommodate groups benefiting a wide range of people across the area.

Around £10,000 has been awarded to West Meon Village Hall to help towards their kitchen refurbishment costs, as well as new electrics.

The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company has recently received £1,000 to support with costs of their latest production, which will tour Hambledon, Droxford, Selborne, Ropley, Sheet and other areas later this year.

Andrew Gibson, Executive Member for Culture, Recreation and Countryside at the county council, said contributions from the grants will make a difference.

Councillor Andrew Gibson welcomes the news

He said: “These groups provide opportunities for people to participate in, and enjoy, a range of community focused cultural and recreational activities.

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“They also ensure that those who may be at risk of social isolation are integrated into inclusive events at the heart of their communities.

“Our investment supports the wider economic, cultural and social wellbeing of all Hampshire residents through the work delivered by village halls and community associations.”

“There are many varied and interesting tasks to do from strimming to weeding.

“Come along, there is good company, great refreshments, fresh air and great results, whatever time you can spare will make a difference.”

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT WEST MEON CHURCHYARD TEAM A West Meon churchyard team is looking for more people to help with clearing its outdoor spaces once a month.

The group based St John’s Church, on Church Lane, West Meon, is asking people to volunteer for a couple of hours every four weeks.

Open green-spaces in the middle of the village are currently managed by a small team of volunteers.

However, more support would be welcomed.

An event online on Saturday 29th May, at 9.30am to 11.30am, describes: “We have a wonderful green space in the middle of our village that needs looking after, our team is currently very small and could do with extra help.

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CHURCHES Hambledon Church of St Peter and St Paul 02392 632717 St Mary & All Saints Church 01489 877512

LIBRARIES Bishops Waltham Library 0845 6035631 West Wickham Library 0208 7774139 Waterlooville Library 0300 5551387

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