BASINGSTOKE Horticultural Society: Next meets at Kempshott Village Hall, at 7.30pm, on Monday. The speaker for this event will be John Wood, and the presentation is titled ‘One Man’s Vision’ – creation of Hinton Ampner.

KEMPSHOTT Women’s Institute: Meetings are now taking place at Kempshott Village Hall at the new time of 2.30pm. Their next meeting will be on Monday, January 26.

KEMPSHOTT Conservation Group: The next work party is on Sunday, meeting at 10am along the Old Hedgerow, Down Grange, adjacent to Coniston Road. Remember, all equipment is supplied – just bring along your own gloves.

INCONSIDERATE parking: More complaints are being made regarding inconsiderate parking by parents dropping children off at school time. These areas are now being patrolled by traffic wardens.

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch: We have been advised that burglaries and car break-ins have increased.