THERE were mixed emotions at the official opening of a cycle and footpath which was inspired by the death of a young cyclist. Family and friends of Steve Millington gathered at the end of the Oakley to Basingstoke Multi-User Route at St John’s Church
CALLING all budding young artists – Marwell Wildlife needs your help. The park is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, and to mark the occasion, a giant wildlife mosaic is being built there. The Hampshire charity is inviting children who love
FRANK Gray has his sights set on FA Trophy glory as his Basingstoke Town side gear up for a trip to Didcot Town in the first round proper of the competition. Victory in Oxfordshire on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) would put the Camrose Blues into
HAMPSHIRE County Council: Local councillor Marilyn Tucker will be manning a stand in Sainsbury’s on Saturday, from about 11am until 1pm. If you would like to know more about what Hampshire County Council does, how it affects you, or if you
CHRISTMAS post: The Scouts are again delivering Christmas post and the boxes are now in place in Bramley Bakery, the village hall, Clift Surgery and the Shop at Sherfield. This year we are asked to donate 10p a card. Please place your donation
CORRECTION: The chair of the Buckskin and Worting Community Association, Malcolm Cotterell, would like members to know that membership runs out on January 31, not as stated in your latest copy of the the Buckskin and Worting Bugle, which states
CHRIST Church: Will be open on Saturday, from 10am until 4pm, and Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm, for its second Christmas Tree Festival. All are welcome to go and see trees decorated by various church and community groups. Get some ideas for your own
OH MY giddy aunt (or arms, as my children would insist) – it’s panto week! By the time you read this, we will have had our final rehearsal, and be quaking in our slippers, high heels, sandals, and strange pawshaped things respectively,
CHRISTMAS carols: Ellisfield Ladies will be touring the village on Saturday, singing traditional Christmas carols raising money for Sebastian’s Action Trust, a children’s respite centre for terminally-ill children in nearby North Waltham. They
COFFEE morning at Christ the King: Tomorrow, from 9.30am, there will be entertainment from the children of Manor Field Infant School and also a craft fair. This is in addition to the usual coffee and cake. All welcome. CHILDREN’S nativity:
BUTTERCUPS Cafe: Has now changed ownership and will be closed tomorrow before being relaunched on Saturday, as Jolly Olly’s Coffee Shop, with special offers, tasting sessions and activities for all ages. There will be a new menu but the
LIVE music event: Tickets are on sale for the Warren's live music event which takes place on Friday, December 16. Artists include Royal and KTS as well as live DJ sets. Tickets cost £2.50 in advance or £3 on the night and are available
COFFEE break: Tomorrow, at the Methodist Church from 10.30am to noon, all welcome. Likewise on Saturday morning at the same times, come along to the Christmas Sale and pick up some stocking fillers. On Sunday, there will not be a morning
WELL done Dave: Friends and family gathered at the village hall on Wednesday night at a special reception to honour David Morris, who has retired after nearly 30 years as clerk to the parish council – milestone by anyone's reckoning! David
CHRISTMAS Tree Festival: This weekend, at St Leonard’s Church. Tomorrow night, the church opens from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, with lighting the Christmas trees, carols and refreshments starting with the launch at 7pm. On Saturday, there is a Christmas
COMMUNITY Speedwatch Programme: Pamber Parish Council is exploring the possibility of establishing a Community Speedwatch Programme in co-operation with neighbouring parish councils and the local police force. The scheme will require volunteers
THE new community centre: Is finally ready. Come along and join us for the Rooksdown Community Centre opening and Christmas event, from 2pm to 5pm this Sunday. BLOSSOM Nursery: Will be holding a couple of open days at the new centre from Monday
COUNCILLOR’S Surgery: On Saturday, Marilyn Tucker will be holding her last surgery of the year in the front of Sainsbury’s from 11am until 1pm. CHRISTMAS Fayre: On Thursday, December 15, from 3.30pm to 6pm, Burnham Copse Primary School, in
CHRISTMAS Dance: Takes place this Saturday. Tickets are £10, from the Calleva Arms or you can email annmarie@silchester.org. Disco music, pay bar, etc. CAROL Service with Hannington Band: In Silchester Methodist Church on Sunday, at 4pm. Singing
AN EARLY warning: That Santa will be visiting the hospice shop, in Kings Road, on Tuesday, December 20. Children and parents should be aware that Santa will be there from 2pm to 4pm. TICKETS: Are now on sale for the Christmas Eve Disco to
MEMBERS of voluntary groups from around the borough were certainly in the festive spirit as they sold Christmas gifts at a special fair in The Malls. Organised by Basingstoke Voluntary Services (BVS), the event gave 21 different charities and voluntary
THE FESTIVE season has officially begun in Hook after thousands of residents enjoyed the village’s Christmas Cracker. The annual event was held last Saturday evening with villagers enjoying a carol concert, sung by the choir at Hook Junior School, as
THE BASINGSTOKE Bison entertain the Sheffield Steeldogs in their final game before Christmas on Saturday. The Herd beat their Yorkshire rivals when they were last in town and will be looking to do it again in a game which has a 6.30pm face-off
