I IMAGINE children who have grown up by the sea have a natural ability to scramble over rocks like sure-footed crabs and leap across gullies with lightening ease. Unfortunately, I spent my formative years inland, and so I lag woefully behind the
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Hampshire judge who died last week. Judge Peter Henry, who knew John Dixon as a close friend and colleague for 30 years, described him as “the most human and humane of people”. Following Judge Dixon’s death last
A MAN who was high on drugs stole a purse from a 90-year-old woman as she attended a church service - an offence that a judge described as “fantastically mean and awful”. However, Jody Silver, who has a long list of previous convictions for offences
HOOK and Newham Basics III just missed out on victory in a high scoring contest at South Wilts III in Hampshire League County Division Three North. The home side posted 252-5, with Steve Cates (3-55) the pick of the bowlers. Hook opener Joe
THOUSANDS of families are currently flocking to Laverstoke for the start of CarFest 2014. This year’s sell-out event is now underway as thousands of people flock to Laverstoke Park Farm to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of entertainment to raise thousands
THE man at the head of AWE is stepping down after just four years in the role. Dr Andrew Jupp has spent nearly three decades working for the nuclear weapons organisation, and was appointed as managing director in late 2010. Dr Jupp joined the
A SUCCESSOR to the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire has been appointed. Nigel Atkinson will succeed Dame Mary Fagan when she retires from the role on September 11 this year. Dame Mary, from Deane, near Oakley, has held the post for more than 20
THE battle for the Hampshire League Regional Division Three North East title looks set to go all the way to the wire with Silchester and Hook and Newnham Basics IV very much in the shake-up. On the penultimate weekend of the season leaders Otterbourne
THEATRE THEATRE ROYAL, WINCHESTER (Box Office 01962 840 440) Hello Dolly. August 27-30. YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD. (Box Office 01483 44 00 00) Film Season 2014. Until Saturday. Double Death. August 26-30. Twelfth Night (Mill
ATHLETICS: WHITCHURCH sprinter Moira West has her sights set on the European Masters Championships after winning four national titles. The 65-year-old claimed gold in the 100m, 200m, 400m and long jump in the 65-69 age-group at Alexander Stadium
• Single storey front, side and rear extensions, alterations to conservatory roof and walls, alterations to dormer windows and associated works at Mount Farm, Pantings Lane, Highclere. • Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing
BRAMLEY Lunch Club: Met yesterday, for a two-course summer lunch and social get-together. Thank you to John and Ann Lenton for their hospitality. TEA at 3: The final amount raised for St Michael’s Hospice by the event organised by Becky, Rita
EVENING bus service: In town on a Friday or Saturday evening? The borough council is running a pilot evening bus service, connecting from the bus and train stations to six other parts of the town as well as northwards to Baughurst. See the council’
CHINEHAM Drama Group: Chineham resident Peter Vincent is wondering if there is sufficient interest to form a local drama group. He’d like to hear from both those interested in performing as well as in having a role backstage and he can be contacted
SCARECROW Festival: Head for Lower Common at 5pm this coming Saturday, to hear the results announced with a prize awarded for best Scarecrow. PC Reid will be judging and the scarecrows will appear in gardens around the village by Saturday, and
BUS changes: Stagecoach has announced that it will be making changes to the new bus routes introduced recently. These changes reflect the concerns that have been expressed from local residents and users. For route 8, there will be an extra
BUGS and Butterflies: Old Down and Beggarwood Wildlife Group is holding a ‘Bugs and Butterflies’ event on Saturday, in Old Down Park, between 2pm and 4pm. Activities for all ages – an informative and fun event. Most activities are free and refreshments
COME and support our cricket team: On Sunday, the Oakley Cricket team will be in the final of the Guy Jewell Plate. The T20 game will be played at May’s Bounty in Basingstoke, starting at noon, so any support would be greatly appreciated. FOX Family
CONGRATULATIONS: To the Linden Market, our local Spar store, for its first 50 years of trading in Old Basing! To thank its customers, everyone is invited to two days of wine and food tastings, with a barbecue, raffle and general enjoyment this coming
SCOOP the Poop: ‘Thought we’d share a little ode/About unwanted droppings in the road/To love our dogs as much as we do/Comes hand in hand with picking up poo!/It’s such a simple little task/To pick it up is all we ask/If each one of us does the same
LODDON Sports FC: Held a soccer school on the village green last week, when two coaches from Reading Football Club came to coach them. Fred Berntsen says: “Twenty-five players took part and the soccer school was very successful, thanks to the coaches
RAIL passengers in Basingstoke face more train pain after it was announced regulated fares will increase by 3.5 per cent. The amount train companies can increase certain fares, such as season tickets, by are based on a formula of July’s retail
DRAMA first: Silchester Players present Twelfth Night, their first Shakespeare offering in October. Look out for dates. CRICKET: Silchester beat promotion rivals IBM Hursley by five wickets last Saturday, bowling out their opponents for 102. Lee
BASINGSTOKE’S Fluid Motion Theatre Company is only 10% away from reaching its total project target to allow 200 children and young people the chance to take part in a unique street performance experience. The Streetspeare Schools Project (SSP)
PARABILITY’S Activity and Social Group: Provides an opportunity for light exercise for all abilities and to meet new friends. The group meets monthly, at St Andrew’s Church, Western Way. The next meeting is this Saturday, from 10am to noon.
Sir.–There are currently over 800,000 people today living with dementia, many of whom are cared for by loved ones, friends and other important people in their lives. This army of dementia carers hold a wealth of untapped, innovative knowledge and
Lucy (15) Running time: 89 minutes Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, Pilou Asbaek, Amr Waked, Julian Rhind-Tutt. Director: Luc Besson. Released: August 22 (UK & Ireland) DERRIERE-numbingly long films
IF YOU want to do it, you can’ – that’s the mantra of three young entrepreneurs who have opened a new streetwear store in Basingstoke. Twenty-year-olds Aaron Barton and Jake Larkin, and Jake’s 19-year-old cousin Ben Larkin, have opened Rucksack
HARTLEY Wintney will have to complete the double over Calmore Sports if they are to keep alive their hopes of promotion from Southern League Division Two. The village side’s push for a straight return back to Division One has come off the rails
