STANDING room only: Last Saturday’s public meeting, with Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, held at St Mary’s Church, Herriard, attracted residents from all villages across Upton Grey and The Candovers, concerned about proposed changes to rural policing in coming years.
Following presentations by Simon Hayes, PCC and Chief Inspector Simon Dodds, Basingstoke District Commander, there was a lengthy Q & A session after which it was agreed to set up a working party representing all concerned parties to explore the options going forward.
BOMBAY Sapphire’s new distillery at Whitchurch: Is luring a group of Ellisfield Ladies to visit on Saturday. Assuming I manage to resist too many cocktails, I will report back next week.
GOODWILL to all: To help ensure the success of Ellisfield and Farleigh’s forthcoming Christmas fayres, I have been asked to make the following requests. Please let Sue Binstead (351762) know if you can bake a cake for her stall at Farleigh on November 22. Likewise, Jayne (381686) and Jenni (381922) would welcome cakes, jams, quiches, chutneys etc for Ellisfield on November 29.
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