THIS is my final column and I have really enjoyed writing it for the last few years.

Sarah Lloyd will be taking over from me and her number is 816122 so do continue to send her all your news and comments about Old Basing and Lychpit. Copy has to be filed by 9am on the Monday preceding Gazette publication day on Thursday, so it’s best to provide details by Sunday lunchtime at the latest to ensure publication.

OLD Basing Carnival: Saturday, June 18, is the scheduled date for next year’s extravaganza and the committee would welcome help and ideas as to how this annual event can develop. Contact Sandie on 477637, or Joe on 07768 032936.

NEIGHBOURHOOD Plan: Meet your parish councillors tonight, from 6pm-8pm at the Lychpit Community Hall, for feedback and analysis of the recent questionnaire.

ART Exhibition: Once again, local artists are well represented within the Odiham Art Group at Robert May’s School this Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 5pm.

Visitors are very welcome, and Jane Mackay on 01252 843431 can tell you more.