Issue 297 May 2014
Valley Park Community Association Community Centre Pilgrims Close Valley Park Chandlers Ford SO53 4ST Tel: 02380 266593
Valley Park Community Association Registered Charity No 900526
Chairman: Val Boden
To contact the Editor (John Barton), please email to:—
1 What is the Valley Park Community Association? It is a charity which exists to promote the interests of the residents of Valley Park.Its overall aim is to improve the quality of life by bringing together residents, the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to ensure that educational, welfare and leisure facilities are available.
How to join the Community Association Fill in the member application form at the back of this newsletter. The cost is only £3 per year per household. Renewal of subscriptions is on 1st January each year. Payment (only by cheque) of can be made at the Community Centre office each weekday morning between 10am and 12 noon (school term time only) or by post. Why join the Community Association Concessionary rates to hire facilities at the Community Centre. Photocopying facilities at low rates. Hire Charges for the Community Centre (from 1st Jan. 2014) Telephone the office on 02380 266593 (24 hour answering service) or call in during any weekday morning between 10am and 12 noon (school term time only) MAIN HALL Non-Private Functions Per Hour Childrens Parties up to age 11yrs Per Hour Regular Users:- Members of VPCA £8.00 Associate Members of £7.00 Residents of Valley Park £10.00 VPCA (non-profit making) Non-Residents of Valley Park £23
Members of VPCA £7.00 Non-Members of VPCA as agreed Other Private functions including Christening:- Occasional Users:- Members of VPCA £11.00 Associate Members of £10.00 Other Residents of Valley Park £13.00 VPCA (non-profit making) Non-Residents of Valley Park £25 Residents of Valley Park £12.00 Non-Residents of V.P. £25 Minimum Hire Periods :- 3 hours Minimum Hire Periods :- 2 hours (Includes preparation and tidy up time) Committee Rooms 1 & 2 (Min. Hire Period :- 2 hours) ROOM 1 ROOM 2 All members of VPCA (non-profit making) £5.00 per hr. £4.00 per hr. Other residents of Valley Park & Groups (non-profit making) £6.00 per hr. £5.00 per hr. Non-Residents of Valley Park £9.00 per hr. £8.00 per hr. Hours of Hiring :- 8am to 11pm Monday to Saturday*; and 8am to 7pm Sundays * except Wednesdays and Fridays 4.30pm to 6.30pm for cleaning All bookings are subject to the full Conditions of Hire. Advertising Rates for the Valley Park Voice To advertise (subject to availability); email the editor at [email protected] or telephone 02380 263956 Full-page adverts are normally restricted to a one off basis. Size Residents of V.P. Non-Residents of V.P. 1/6 of a page (6 cm square) £10 per issue £12 per issue 1/3 of a page (12.85cm wide*6cm high) £20 per issue £24 per issue Half-page (12.85 cm wide * 9 cm high) £22.50 per issue £28.50 per issue Full-page (12.85 cm wide *18 cm high) £44 per issue £56 per issue
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VOICE CONTENTS Editor’s Voice
Letters etc. 4 Welcome to the May edition of the Voice. Notices etc. 5 Endeavouring as usual to spread news, Friends of the Parks 6 views and information from around our Sportsfest 7 area. Parish Council 8 Vet 9 It was good to see that much of the street Shire Horses 10 lighting has been updated around Valley Longstock Gardens 11 Park. The new “white lighting” is certainly NB WI 12 Local Map 13 different from the old orange light and it Mencap 14 seems to cover a larger area. The Macular Society 15 process made quite a mess but the end Asante Coffee 16, result is worth while. World War One 17 Red Cross News 18 My garden looks its best in the Spring and Catholic Services 19 this year in no exception. The polyanthus Property News 20 have produced a profusion of colour and I am expecting them to keep going for some while yet. I am putting it down to the mild winter.
Chrysalis The nice spring weather may have encouraged many people to get out and St Francis Church about in the woodlands. With this in mind I Magazine have reprinted the woodland map on page 13, The Friends of the Parks help
Articles, letters etc. are maintain these woodlands and if anyone would like to help them they would give always welcome and any you a warm welcome. Page 6 has their items for the next issue, news and contact details. should be sent/delivered to the Community Centre On the subject of exercise this months office (Pilgrims Close) issue has a couple of extra notices to before the 15th May or encourage you to get fit. Perhaps not for send an email to :- everyone but seeing the number of people [email protected] out running it seems a popular thing to do. Advertisers should contact the editor by email, as The Voice will be back above or telephone on again in June with more 02380 263956 (office hours) of my ramblings.
Note. John, The next issue is :- June 2014 (editor)
3 LETTERS ETC.
MOBILITY SCOOTERS These mobility scooters have come in for some adverse comments in both the local and national press recently. Here in Valley Park in my opinion it is not a major problem on its own but added to the attitude of some of the other walkway users (cyclists) it can mean pedestrians need eyes in the back of their head.
For those who are unfortunate to have lost their mobility it is a lifeline to getting out and about. The drawback is that it would appear that some of the users forget that is like any other machine and when in collision can cause much damage to human body parts.
We do not need more regulation just some thought for everyone else.
Name & Address supplied
ADVANCE NOTICE As in keeping with the past the Valley Park Community Centre will be used as one of the Polling Stations for the forthcoming EU Elections.
This will mean that the main hall at the centre will not be available for the regular users on Thursday 22nd May. The meeting rooms 1 & 2 will still be in use as usual on that day.
The VPCA are sorry to our regular users for any inconvenience caused by this.
HELP TO DELIVER THE VALLEY PARK VOICE
Our regular deliverer Julia who has tirelessly delivered the VP Voice in
Catmint Close for many years will shortly be stepping down from this role.
We are looking for a new volunteer to take over.
What it entails is to drop off a copy of the Voice through letterboxes in Catmint Close (59 houses) at the beginning of each month. (Not January or August).
If you live in Catmint Close or close by, and are able to spare 20 minutes once a month to deliver this useful local community magazine then please contact John (editor) by email at [email protected] or telephone on 02380 263956.
4 NOTICES ETC.
VPCA Notice The caretaker position at the Valley Park Community centre has now been filled. Mr Steven Wall will start his duties in May and can be contacted via the Centre office.
CARS STOLEN IN BURGLARIES
Police are advising people not to leave vehicle keys in obvious places in their homes after two recent burglaries where cars have been stolen. It did not happen in Valley Park but in an area not too far away.
Burglars broke into the home through a patio door. They then stole a set of car keys before using them to steal a Mercedes CLK 220 parked on the road outside. The vehicle is worth a considerable sum of money.
Another similar burglary took place overnight and the thieves stole the key cars for an Audi A6 from the home and then took the vehicle from the drive.
Officers are advising residents to make sure keys are hidden away and also to make sure they lock doors and windows at night and also double lock UPVC doors.
Knightwood & St.Francis School Holidays
Summer Half Term Holiday Break up on Friday 23rd May, Back on Monday 2nd June
Summer Term finishes on Wednesday 23rd July
Autumn Term starts on Tuesday 2nd September
Autumn Half Term Holiday Break up on Friday 24th October, Back on Monday 3rd November
Christmas Holiday Break up on Friday 19th December, back on Monday 5th January 2015
For all school holidays visit web site: www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/holidays.php also www.knightwood.hants.sch.uk & www.stfrancisceprimary.co.uk/
5 DIAL-A-RIDE
Friends of the Parks May task is a return to Skys Wood copse to remove some more of the invasive Sycamore on Sunday 11th May.
People will remember being fascinated by the “helicopter” seed pods of the Sycamore, which, if left unchecked will establish thickets of saplings which then outcompete other tree and shrub species to form a dense canopy excluding light from the woodland understory. This then inhibits germination of other seeds, including those of native trees. This could lead to an alteration in the established woodland habitat affecting species dependent on native trees and other vegetation.
On Sunday 8th June we will be assisting Test Valley countryside Officers to repair the boardwalk running across Little covert.
All are welcome to attend the above events at which all tools, gloves, training and refreshments will be provided.
If you wish to know more about the Friends of The Parks Please contact: Steve White: Tel 8026 3204 (eve)
www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsOfTheParks/
COPIES of the VOICE and the BADDESLEY BEADLE If you find that you did not receive a copy of the Voice through your door then call at the Community Centre. Spare copies are normally available a in the foyer rack whenever the centre is open. The Baddesley Beadle is also available from the same source
The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the editor or the Valley Park Community Association.
6 LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
7 VALLEY PARK PARISH COUNCIL
The Valley Park Parish Council meetings are usually held on the 2nd Monday of every month (except August and January) at the Knightwood Leisure Centre at 7.30pm. The next is on Monday 12th May 2014.
The Clerk is Mr Andrew Purr; if you wish to contact him then please email if possible. Email ~ [email protected] If your enquiry is more urgent, day-time telephone number 80 695277. You can also write to him at 6 West Horton Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 8LR
The Parish Council have a web site which contains details of the councils work, minutes of meetings and a full list of the councillors and their contact details. Visit www.valleyparkparish.org
The following are extracts from the March meeting minutes:- Bus Shelters The Chairman advised that he had been successful in obtaining £2,500 towards the bus shelters and a significant discount from the suppliers which now meant the Parish Council would be installing three bus shelters for a total outlay of £5,000. Car Park Etc. The Clerk advised that he had heard from Tesco to the effect that they would be carrying out appropriate works to the car park and landscaped areas but that he was not able to get them to say when the works would be carried out. The buildings, car park and landscaped areas at Pilgrims Close were owned by Chamberlayne Estates and responsibility for repairs to the car park and surrounding areas were the responsibility of the tenant (Tesco). Belflower Way The Chairman, in his capacity as County Councillor, advised that as a result of a number of residents in Belflower Way complaining about parking on grass verges, he had arranged for posts to be installed on the verges to protect them from further damage. Wicklow Drive Play Area In his capacity as Borough Councillor, Councillor Dowden advised that the play area at Wicklow Drive had been damaged at the weekend and lots of broken glass had been strewn around the area. It was apparent that alcohol had been consumed and the Police and TVBC had been notified. Councillor Dowden and his wife had cleared the mess up. Summer in Bloom With respect to the summer in bloom event the Chairman advised that both Sally Taylor and Alan Titchmarsh were unavailable in June. The Parish Council had as yet to get a local celebrity to help with the launch this year.
8 FROM YOUR VET
Rabbits: don’t get caught on the hop!
Just like other pets, rabbits benefit from regular vaccinations and Health Checks to keep them fit and well. Did you know they can be vaccinated against two potentially fatal infectious diseases?
Myxomatosis is a viral infection spread by blood sucking insects such as rabbit fleas and mosquitoes. The virus multiplies on the skin, leading to blindness and difficulty in eating. Affected rabbits become very ill and sadly many die from this distressing condition.
Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) is another highly contagious and deadly viral disease. The virus is spread both by direct contact between rabbits, or via contaminated hutches, bedding or food. Symptoms include loss of appetite, lethargy, nose bleeds and sudden death.
Thankfully we are able to offer you protection against both of these deadly infectious diseases – please contact us now to arrange a Health Check and annual vaccination.
10th May – 18th May 2013 is Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW). For more information go to www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk.
Patrick Bullen BVSc MRCVS Principal, The Village Veterinary Centre
Tel: 023 8026 8001 /villageveterinarycentre
www.village-vets.co.uk @VillageVets
9 LOCAL EVENT @ The Cleveland Bay
The Voice exists to report the news, promote local clubs and events and provide a means to air your views on any local matter.
So if you would like to share your activities with the rest of us, please send it in. You never know, there may be someone else out there who would like to join you.
10 LONGSTOCK PARK WATER GARDEN
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP PLAYS HOST TO OPEN DAY FOR EASTLEIGH BOROUGH & ROMSEY MENCAP
Eastleigh Borough & Romsey MENCAP is one of the twelve charities this year to benefit from an Open Day at Longstock Park Water Garden. The Open Day takes place on Sunday, June 1 from 2.00 to 5.00pm, and proceeds will be donated to this local MENCAP charity to support their work. Registered Charity No: 263620
The Longstock Park Water Garden is part of the Leckford Estate owned by the John Lewis Partnership. The garden offers visitors the opportunity to see a wide variety of water birds, such as herons, moorhens and kingfishers, butterflies, freshwater fish and native British wild flowers. By the summer time the eighty types of water lily will mostly be in bloom, along with iris and astilbes.
Longstock also has a fine arboretum and Longstock Park Nursery boasts a large collection of unusual wall-plants, a magnificent herbaceous border and 100-yard arch twined with roses and clematis. There is also farm shop and café where visitors can relax after seeing the gardens.
“We are delighted with this new connection with the Longstock Park Water Garden. The Garden is a real treasure and we hope that people who know it, and those who have never travelled there before, will be inspired to come and have a great day out and support our work at the same time.” said Elaine Fish, Chair of Eastleigh Borough & Romsey MENCAP.
Eastleigh Borough & Romsey MENCAP is an independent charity which runs various services and clubs for people with learning disabilities who live in Eastleigh borough or Romsey. The Gardening Club in West End is where members learn about horticulture and have a chance to grow their own food. There is also an evening social club, a Basketball Club, an integrated theatre group for young adults and a walking group to encourage people to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.
The Longstock Park Water Garden is situated north of Stockbridge, outside of Leckford village. Admission charges are £6.00 for adults and £2.00 for children aged 5 to 14 years (under 5s go free). Ample car parking. Sorry no dogs, other than registered Assistance Dogs. 11 LOCAL MAP
WOODLANDS OF VALLEY PARK (repeat from Feb. 2013) Valley Park is a mixture of residential housing and long established woodlands with some remnants going back to ancient times. The Valley Park Voice in different articles frequently mentions these woodlands by name but not every resident is familiar with their location within our area.
To try and help in this matter the map on the opposite page is published this month. This map was originally produced by local artist Ian Searle in full colour for the Friends of the Parks welcome to Valley Park leaflet. With the VP Voice only being a black and white magazine the contrast on the map is not as clear as it would be liked.
The names of the woodlands within our area are Zionshill Copse, Badgers Copse, Tredgoulds Copse, Skys Wood, Clothiers Copse, Knightwood, Small Profits Wood, Titlark and Little Covert.
Just outside our boundary are Lower Flexford, Ramalley Copse and Great Covert.
The dark lines on the map are the footpaths through the woodlands; a few are public rights of way but most are just permissive footpaths for the public to use.
NORTH BADDESLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
The North Baddesley WI meets in the village hall (A27) on the 2nd Tuesday in each month at 1.45pm for 2pm.
2014 Programme:
13th May: Annual Meeting, Reports and Elections and Discussion of Resolution No Competition
10th June: “Who is Mary so contrary?” - Betty Doughty No Competition
8th July: Introduction to Photo Shop Elements No Competition
Other activities which you can take part in during the month include: Darts, Scrabble, Walks, Cinema, Craft, Fun Quiz, Theatre Visits, Play Reading, Book Group, Cycling and Swimming.
For further information and enquiries: Mrs Jean Percival – President Tel: 01794 522285 or www.hampshirewi.org
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VACANCY FOR CLUB CO-ORDINATOR AT THE CHILL OUT CLUB
The Chill Out Club is a social club for adults with learning disabilities, run by Eastleigh Borough and Romsey MENCAP.
It is held each Monday evening in an Eastleigh town centre pub. It was set up to provide unstructured social time because adults with learning disabilities said they rarely had social time with friends. Club members enjoy chatting, listening to music, having a drink or a meal, dancing, playing pool or card games and generally chilling out.
We are always looking for volunteers to join the Club to mix with the members and to make friends. We also have a paid position on offer – Club Co-ordinator. Professional or personal experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is essential for this role.
The Club Co-ordinator is the person who ensures that club night runs smoothly, that people who attend are signed in and that they are supported in whatever they wish to do during the evening. The Club Co- ordinator is also responsible for line managing the club helper and volunteers, dealing with any problems, monitoring safety issues and reporting on progress within the Club. This role is for two hours every Monday.
Come and help us to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities in the Eastleigh and Romsey areas.
For further details about this position or to volunteer, contact Michelle Bonnel, Development Officer, on 023 8048 3471 or email to [email protected]
www.ebrmencap.org.uk
The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the editor or the Valley Park Community Association.
Anonymous correspondence cannot be published. Letters can be published under a pseudonym provided the name and address is disclosed to the editor.
14 MACULAR SOCIETY / RUN ENGLAND
THE MACULAR SOCIETY Romsey Macular Support Group
The Romsey Macular Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Carers Together, 9 Love Lane, Romsey, SO51 8DE( located down the small lane opposite Tudor House).
The meetings are open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Carers are welcome too.
For further details please contact Philippa Wrightson on 01962 712653.
Registered Charity No 1001198 and Scotland No SC042015
10 week TOTAL Beginners Running Group
Can’t Run from one Lamp post to the next? Think Running is only for Athletes? Run England Beginners course is for you! 10am Sunday 1st June 2014 Valley Park Community Centre 10 week Course £30
For further details please contact: [email protected] or Barbara 07900 926393
15 ASANTE COFFEE
The Community Association hope that you support the advertisers in the Voice, but it cannot be responsible for the quality of work or the service given by the advertisers.
It is always a matter between the two parties concerned.
16 WORLD WAR ONE
PAYING TRIBUTE TO WW1 VOLUNTEERS
To mark the upcoming centenary, the British Red Cross is digitising the records of all who volunteered during the First World War – that's almost a quarter of million people.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the information will be made available to the public for the first time.
Work will soon begin to digitise thousands of index cards stored at UK Office. The entire online archive will be ready in time for the centenary celebrations.
Leading up to the First World War, many voluntary aid detachments were formed. These brave volunteers( known affectionately as VADS) went on to help thousands of causalities, often putting their own lives at risk.
Fittingly, the Red Cross now plans to recruit another 100 volunteers to help with the £80,000 digitisation project.
Famous Names
The index card list includes some very interesting names from author Agatha Christie, novelist and poet Naomi Mitchison, to writer and feminist Vera Brittain.
Phil Talbot, director of communications, said: “All these volunteers – whether they worked in auxiliary hospitals, convalescent homes or drove ambulances – played a vital role during the war.
The index cards are a unique source of historical information. As we approach the centenary, we believe this is a fitting way to pay tribute to those who gave their time in non-military service.”
Website :- www.redcross.org.uk/museumandarchives
DIAL-A-RIDE
17 RED CROSS NEWS
North Baddesley Medical Loan Service: This is located at the North Baddesley Health Centre (Room 7), Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley and is open each weekday morning from 10am - 12 noon. Tel: 023 80743405.
Fundraising Shop at North Baddesley (behind village hall). Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm Third Saturday in month (except December) 10am to 3pm Open at other times on request Tel: 023 80735089 or 80730843
Emergency number for all of the above: 07790 670840
Volunteers Urgently Needed Are you good at organising things? If you like rummaging for bargains and enjoy chatting to people, you will fit in perfectly as a volunteer in our fundraising shop at the rear of North Baddesley Village Hall(A27). Please contact Wendy on 02380 730843 or email [email protected] or call at shop on Thursday or Friday(between 10 am and 4 pm).
New Ambulance Launched The British Red Cross has launched a brand new state-of-the-art ambulance, supplied with the latest equipment and modern features. It's the first of seven to join the fleet over the next few months.
Weathering the Winter Storm Information of our work during the winter storms and floods can be found on our website at www.redcross.org.uk/flooding
Flag week This runs for a week from May 5th to May 10th. If anyone can help us with any collections or fundraising please contact Wendy on 02380 730843.
HAMPSHIRE FARMERS MARKETS
Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets.
Farmers' Markets bring you the best in Hampshire's food and drink, direct from the producers. We bring real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county.
Winchester ~ Sunday 11th & 25th May from 9.00am Romsey ~ Sunday 4th May from 10am. Alresford Watercress Festival ~ Sunday 18th May
To see all locations & dates visit www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
18 CATHOLIC SERVICES
19 RENTAL PROPERTY
What do Tenants really want from a rental property? It is important for Landlords to have a good understanding of what tenants look for when renting a home so that they can acquire, furnish and price their portfolio to meet these needs.
CONVENIENT LOCATION This point is crucial for tenants. This is primarily close to motorway links, railway stations and local bus routes. Tenants like to have local amenities such as shops, and leisure facilities.
GOOD SCHOOLS Unsurprisingly families with children want to be close to good schools in popular residential areas with other families.
MORE SPACE In terms of the property itself having more space is desirable to a lot of tenants. This involves bigger living spaces and in particular bedrooms with enough space for bedroom furniture. Students or sharers look for equal size bedrooms and multiple bathrooms.
SAFETY Safety is high on requirements when tenants are considering a prospective area and property together with noise from neighbouring properties and heavy traffic.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY This is in regards to household bills and in particular how expensive it is to heat the property.
WELL PRESENTED AND MAINTAINED PROPERTY. Tenants want a well presented and maintained property with no signs of damp and mould. They want to know that someone is on hand that they can contact with any issues and receive prompt replies.
Our advice to Landlords would always be to research the local rental market thoroughly before purchasing an investment property together with having a clear decision on the type of tenant you are looking for whether it be a family, students or sharers and prepare and market your property to these tenants.
20 ‘Care and learning through play in a safe and friendly environment’
21 Valley Park Community Centre, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford
Catering for the needs of children by providing a safe, fun, stimulating environment in which to take the first steps in education away from home.
Session start times : Ofsted Outstanding Provider Hampshire County Council Registered Mon, Thurs 9.00am & 9.30am 12.00pm & 12.30pm Pre-school Learning Alliance Registered 15hrs free nursery education each Tue, Wed, Fri 9.00am & 9.30am week to over 3’s
For further information please telephone: Term Time: 023 8026 1616 Holiday Time: 023 8026 1448
Mulberry Stay and Play Come along and enjoy a range of activities for children from 0-5 years of age. There is no charge but donations to the group would be welcome.
Wednesday 1.30–3.00pm Valley Park Community Centre, SO53 4ST For more information, call on 023 8026 6763 or email [email protected]
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The ability to focus more and for longer
Greater perseverance to overcome obstacles
Increase self confidence to believe I CAN The self discipline to hard work
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23 Val’s Step & More
Small, Friendly Classes with personal attention to your needs fitness
CLASSES AT KNIGHTWOOD LEISURE CENTRE Tel 80 276254
TUESDAY 10 -11.00am 50+
7 – 8.00pm ZUMBA
WEDNESDAY 6.45 - 7.45pm ZUMBA
CLASSES AT VALLEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Tel 80 263857
MONDAY 6.00 - 7.00pm ZUMBA! (Discounts for teens)
MONDAY 7.00 - 8.00pm LBT NEW!!
Armchair Exercise at St Francis Church Hall - Wed. 7th May
24 25 26 27 MELTING MOMENTS CATERING Provide delicious home cooked food both hot and cold
To see our FORK AND FINGER BUFFETS LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS HOMEMADE DESSERTS
Visit our website at: www.meltingmomentscatering.org.uk or call Karen and Andrew on
023 8026 2193
TREVOR SIDAWAY A.D.I. Valley Park NEW STUDENTS WANTED First time pass rate 80% DRIVING INSTRUCTOR (verifiable on DSA website)
“Department of Transport Approved” * Experienced local instructor “Friendly, calm and relaxed instruction” * Dual controlled car Pick up & Drop off as required, Free Trial * Nervous Pupils welcomed Lesson Available, Nervous Pupils Welcomed * Lessons from home or college Dual controlled car * Help with theory test Lessons:- 2 Hour “Beginner” * Calm relaxed instruction 11 for the price of 10, Intensive courses * Pass Plus Pass Plus, Theory Coaching * Hants Road Safety registered
* Safe driving is total objective Please Ring: Tel. 023 80276228 Mobile 0785 475 3455 02380 266131
inspiring potential Yoga with Mercedes
Kindergarten At Valley Park & Nursery Community Centre
Children aged 3m~5years every Monday evening Qualified Teachers from 8pm until 9.30pm. Pre-school Education Professional & Friendly Flow, breath and express Term Times & Part Days through Hatha Yoga. Vouchers Accepted Contact Mercedes on Hocombe Road, Chandlers Ford, Nursery: 023 8027 5723 07870759308 Kindergarten: 023 8027 4775 for more information 28 Contact and living arrangements for your children.
Division of property, assets and pensions
Save on large legal bills.
Evening and Weekend appts
01794 524395
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M C Accountancy Accounting for Company’s, Partnerships Sole Traders and Individuals
Services include
Accounts Preparation VAT Returns Bookkeeping Tax Returns Payroll CIS Returns
Offering a prompt and reliable service tailored to suit your business needs and budget.
For a free consultation contact 07837 551768 or email [email protected]
The Valley Park Computer Man The local specialist for all your home computing needs Help and advice at an affordable price From choosing, buying and setting up your computer to solving problems with e-mail, broadband, wireless etc Free initial consultation Low, fixed fee for all work No fix, no fee - guaranteed
Phone: 0784 7384207 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.thecomputer-man.blogspot.com 29 TRUDIE TIMBY Chandlers Ford M.S.S.CH M.B.CH. A Chiropody Clinic
Qualified Visiting Chiropodist Tricia Atterbury SRCh MChS By Appointment State Registered Podiatrist
Tel: 023 8026 2614 20 Velmore Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Debra Dicks - SRCh MChS State Registered Podiatrist SO53 3HE Tel: 023 8026 2614 REGISTERED WITH THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL 26 The Precinct, Winchester Rd 02380 261558 Chandlers Ford, SO53 2GA
EASTLEIGH CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Sarah J Moore Robin J Cole B.Sc.(Hons.) M.Sc.(Chiro.) D.C. Kamila Przekop and Associates 52 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DT Telephone: (023) 80616069 Registered Osteopaths Also at Wellow Fitness Centre & Golf Club Telephone: (01794) 323322 Opening Hours Chandlers Ford Chiropody Clinic Monday—Friday: 0900—1900 26 The Precinct, Winchester Rd Saturday mornings
Your Health is Our Aim Appointments available Joint manipulation, Mobilisation, Neuromuscular Mon, Weds, Thurs stretching, Dry needling and massage to help a wide variety of aches, Pain & dysfunctional injuries. 023 80265055 X-ray Facilities Available Sports and Therapeutic Massage Appts. at other times in Winchester Members of the British Chiropractic Association. G.C.C. Registered
DEAL WITH DYSLEXIA
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At your convenience in the Knightwood Area with 20% discount for under 18’s Tel: 02380 271418 31 From Old to New
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Please come in or call 023 8027 1266 for more details
22 The Precinct, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford.
GJ's HOME DOG Pet Sitting BOARDING
Going on holiday, weekend Reliable local girl available to away or just a day out. feed and water your rabbit, guinea pig, Leave your dog/s hamster, chickens etc. in capable hands. Small/medium dogs only Daily or as required.
Licenced and insured, or, your pet may be able to call Geraldine stay with me. Telephone- 02380 253 084 07423063360
HANG UPS Curtain Making Up Service
Janet King
Tel: 023 8074 1934 Email: [email protected]
17 Upper Crescent Road North Baddesley, SO52 9JQ
Please make an appointment to see our showroom
32 inspiring potential Kindergarten & Nursery Children aged 3m~5years Qualified Teachers Pre-school Education Professional & Friendly Term Times & Part Days Vouchers Accepted Hocombe Road, Chandlers Ford, Nursery: 023 8027 5723 Kindergarten: 023 8027 4775
Knightwood Exterior Cleaning and Gardening Services Offered:
Fascia & Gutter Cleaning Conservatory Cleaning Window Cleaning
General Gardening
Free no obligation quotes
Paul Wiseman
Tel: 07900 604521 Email: [email protected]
33 NIGEL GUILDER LTD Chandlers Ford’s Only Independent Family Owned Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons Nathan House 27 Hursley Road Chandlers Ford 24 HOUR PERSONAL SERVICE 02380 262555 Pre-paid Funeral Plans Available
34 GJ's HOME DOG BOARDING
Going on holiday, weekend away or just a day out.
Leave your dog/s in capable hands. Small/medium dogs only
Licenced and insured, call Geraldine 07423063360
Whilst I walk your dog or look after for the day.
CRB checked / Insured Valley Park, Chandler’s Ford Call Jacqui on 07786 857330 [email protected]
35 CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANER
LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS PROVIDING RELIABLE, EFFICIENT CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. BEE - CLEANING SERVICES Removal of odours & stains Safe for asthma & allergy sufferers Flexible hours & emergency service Child and pet friendly We’ll move furniture for you Free quotes
02380 269 000 36 37 1 Latimer Walk Romsey, SO51 8LA Sales 01794 514451 Lettings 01794 502500
38 39 M.R. TIMBY ELECTRICAL SERVICES
COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS. MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS. CENTRAL HEATING WIRING PLUMBING & GENERAL PROPERTY REPAIRS Tel: 023 80 261558 Mob: 07890 492122 Need a Freesat installation? We can help Chandlers Ford
Tel: 0800 44 88115 DOMESTIC or mobile 07766 333 315 N C EIC INSTALLER i Approved Contractor
Quality Carpets & Vinyls Graham Parrick Supplied & Fitted Carpets Supplied and Fitted Free Quotations Home Selection Service —Wide Range Floor preparations Undertaken Telephone: Re-Adaptations 02380 270608 Free Estimates & Planning
01962 714110 Domestic & Contract Karndean — Amtico Mobile 07831 858615 Tel/Fax: 023 8026 5048 Mobile:07860 348245 40 TOTTON GLASS LTD
MEETING ALL YOUR GLASS & MIRROR NEEDS
Glass cut to size Mirrors made to measure
Glass Shelving & Tabletops Broken glass replaced
Misted up or broken double glazing units replaced
Heat-resistant glass for wood burners & Stoves 75A RUMBRIDGE STREET. TOTTON, SO40 9DT Email: [email protected]
Fax: (023) 80667371 (Ample Parking) TEL: 023 8086 3074 www.tottonglass.co.uk
TIM MIDDLETON A.M. Fyall Design All aspects of painting & decorating QUALITY Interior and Exterior INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Private/domestic/commercial PAINTER & DECORATOR Small works carpentry Flat ceilings and artexing Free estimates & quotes given Fully insured Competitive prices Free estimates References available Prompt and reliable service Office phone/fax: Tel. 023 8025 2522 023 8025 3296 VALLEY PARK Mob: 07973 365229 CHANDLERS FORD 27 Ashbridge Rise, Chandlers Ford
Knightwood Exterior Cleaning and Gardening Services Offered:
Fascia & Gutter Cleaning Conservatory Cleaning Window Cleaning General Gardening
Free no obligation quotes
Paul Wiseman Tel: 07900 604521 Email: [email protected]
41 Mike Chivers R.T.CAND Y Gas Services
Gas Servicing & Installation Gas Safe Registered Heating Engineer “friendly, reliable, local service” Boilers, Cookers, Fires, Servicing
Water Heaters Maintenance Installation LPG 213903 All domestic Gas Appliances Landlord Gas Safety Inspections Power Flushing 24 HOUR CALL-OUT, NO CALL OUT CHARGE Warm Air Central Heating Tel 02380 262 952 Tel:(023) 8069 6156 Mobile 07949 820 918
Friendly local plumber, Member of Checkatrade From dripping taps to complete bathroom refits
Call me today for a free estimate
02381 226 856 or 07917 703794
www.mbrierleyplumbing.co.uk
A1 Complete Plumbing & MBR PLUMBING Heating Ltd SERVICES Specialist in Gas Appliance
Servicing and Repair. * Free Estimates *
Central Heating Installations * Competitive Rates* Boiler Replacements & Upgrades 01794 341709 Landlord Certificates *Tap re-seating & re-washering All aspects of Plumbing *New toilets/baths/basin supplied & No Job to Small fitted *Leaks fixed 215633 *Pipework & modifications *Washing Contact Kevin Pearce on machines & Dishwashers installed 023 8073 3346 or 07971 845349 * Gutters/Drainage etc
46 Firgrove Road, North Baddesley. NO JOB TOO SMALL !!! 42 DAVE TATE PLASTERING SOUTH HANTS ROOFING LTD and HOME IMPROVEMENTS Tiling Bespoke Leadwork RE-SKIMMING Slating Guttering TILING All aspects of roofing COVING RICHARD BODEN A prompt, friendly & reliable service Tel: 023 80263857 FREE ESTIMATES Mob: 07929045172
Tel: 023 8025 5650 Email: Mobile: 07951598635 [email protected]
JRT PROJECTS K & M Contact Justin Taylor PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES INCLUDE:- on 80251772 Mobile 07968 444862 Extensions ~ Renovation Work Drains ~ Paths ~ Drives ~ Patios NIC EIC Registered Electrician Plumbing ~ Electrical ~ Fencing Carpentry & Joinery Free Estimates Kitchens and Bathrooms General Building Works Telephone: 023 80730227 Fully Insured Mobile:- 07786387692 Free Quotations or 07979893440
MUDDIMAN DAVID GREGORY
Building Services - BUILDER - Tel: 023 8069 5843 Free Estimates - Competitive Rates For a job well done... a) Extensions YOUR LOCAL BUILDER - Est. 1987 b) Patios / Driveways All aspects of building work undertaken c) Garden Walls from small repairs to large extensions. d) General Repairs & Maintenance Patios, paths & driveways. e) Insurance Work Hard to beat on price, service & quality.
All work fully guaranteed. For Friendly Personal Service
Contact us for a free quote! Call 02380 275029 43 SALV SOLUTIONS LTD Andrew Hammond
for all your Building needs General Builder Extensions, Garden Walls and Patios All types of work undertaken All building work undertaken No job too small Albany Fields, Bunny Lane, Free Estimates Sherfield English, Romsey SO51 6FT
01794 884992 or 07811 235768 Tel: 023 8026 8119
Email [email protected]
ROMSEY BADDESLEY FENCING SERVICES STUMP GRINDING
ALL ROOTS REMOVED All aspects of Fencing PROFESSIONALLY Closeboard
NO MESS Panels
SERVICES INCLUDING Repairs
TREE SURGERY, HEDGE TRIMMING, LOPPING + PRUNING, LAWNS LAID. Fully Insured BARN SEASONED LOGS, FULLY INSURED Free Estimates
WRITTEN QUOTES AVAILABLE CONTACT 02380 773610 01794 501772 or 07712 069544 07775 906889
BADDESLEY S.E.HAYWARD TREE SERVICES “FENCING” TREE FELLING LOPPING AND PRUNING All types of Fencing Supplied & Erected HEDGE TRIMMING (30 years experience)
Quality Service at Competitive Prices also Also Repairs ~ Free Estimates FENCING Prop: S: E: Hayward Fully Insured 35 Middle Road, North Baddesley
Southampton, SO52 9JD Tel: 02380 773610 Mobile: 07775 906889 Tel: 023 8073 3631 44
Same Day Garden Services
Specialising in all aspects of Tree Care * Landscaping * Garden Design Paths * Turfing * Fencing * Hedge Cutting Driveways * Block Paving Guttering and Fascias replaced or Cleaned Jet Washing * Stump Grinding
Fully Insured — Call SHANE for a free quotation
on 02380 737898 or 07795182524 62 Rownhams Road, North Baddesley.
LOWE & BEHOLD HANDYMAN Telephone: 07788 587544
Quality painting, decorating, tiling and general property maintenance carried out to the highest standard.
Local, friendly and a reliable service. I take pride in offering a service second to none. Free estimates, help and advice on all your decorating needs. No job too small. Competitively priced.
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Discount available when mentioning this advert
46 martin royer GARDEN DESIGN
Design Inspiration from Contemporary to Traditional
www.martinroyer.co.uk [email protected] 023 8025 1595
Hanging Basket Replanting Professional
The choice of plants and colours is Gardening Service yours, or you can leave it to us. All types of garden work including Bring your baskets down to the nursery or ring for further details. Grass cutting Hedge trimming Choice Plants, Borders Jet washing Stockbridge Rd, Timsbury, Romsey SO51 ONB Free quotes & competitive rates Tel 01794 368895 Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 10am-4pm 07780 027963
Darren Wilson GARDEN SERVICES
All aspects of garden work undertaken Competitive Rates Reliable service
Professional tools and fully insured
07941 647289
47 48 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS To advertise in the Classified section you need to be a member of the VPCA.
This section is for adverts that relate to any form of business and the charge is £10 for a maximum of 5 issues of the Voice. This £10 charge will apply for 1 to 5 issues and will be payable at the time of placing the advert.
Advertisements are restricted to 20 words max. nominal. Please e-mail [email protected] or send/deliver to V P Community Ass. Office.. Please include your name / address and membership number.
AC DECORATING All kinds of decorating. Free Estimates, 30 years experience. No job to small. Call now on 02380 269910 or 07837920424
FRENCH TUITION "Café au lait" morning sessions for adults "Apérétif" evening sessions for Intermediate adults on Tuesdays at 7pm. GCSE,A levels curriculum support available. Contact Armelle 07867 431738
PORTUGAL HOLIDAY Algarve, west of Lagos. Beautiful location near sandy beaches. Golf, Tennis. Pool. House sleeps 4-6. www.casacarefree.co.uk Mobile 07714126770
GCSE SCIENCE COACHING Fully qualified tutor (BSc .Dip Ed), Experienced in all examination board requirements. Tel 023 80263203
PLANS DRAWN. Drawings prepared for Local Authority Approvals, Reasonable rates. Free consultation. Portfolio of recent local successful schemes for inspection. Contact Michael 023 8026 3052.
ADVERTISERS INDEX Accountancy 29 Electrical 40 Oven Cleaning 36 Aerials 40 Estate Agent 38 Painting & Decorating 41 Architectural 40 Fencing 44 Pet Services 35 Beauty 31,33 Financial Services 29 Plastering 43 Builder Services 43,44 Fitness 24,25 Plumbing 42,43 Carpet Services 36,39,40 Funeral Services 34 Pre-School 22 Catering 28 Furniture 32 Property Maintenance 43 Chiropody 30 Garage Services 26,48 Roofing 43 Cleaning Services 36,37,33 Garden Services 45,47 Slimming 27 Computer Services 29 Gas Services 42 Solicitor Services 29,38,34 Counsellor 29 Handyman 39,40 Sport Equipment 32 Curtains 28 Heating 42 Tuition 23,27,28 Driving Instructor 28 Hairdressing 33 Vet 35 Dog Grooming 35 Health & Fitness 24,25 Window Cleaning 37, 41 Dog Boarding 32 Ironing Services 33 49 BITS & PIECES
POLICE INFORMATION Local Community Police officers, P.C. 24072 Kelly Quinn and PC 21006 Laura King of Eastleigh Police, Call; 101 or email: [email protected] to contact.
Local PCSO 14481 Jay Tabor supports PC Kelly Quinn and PC Laura King in Valley Park. To report a crime in process Dial: 999. Dial 0800 555 111 for Crimestoppers,(anonymous reporting of major crimes)
The non-emergency Police telephone number 101 is in operation. It is for the reporting of non-emergency matters that do not require a 999 response. Incidents of vandalism, graffiti, noisy neighbours, intimidation, rowdy & anti-social behaviour etc. and also to contact our local officer.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDENS Contact the wardens via the telephone message service on 01264 368638 or email at [email protected] When calling you may hear an answering machine. Please leave a message and contact details because the wardens will be on duty but they frequently access the system to retrieve messages.
POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS (PCSOs) These officers (PCSO Jay Tabor) join with local policeman PC Kelly Quinn and the neighbourhood wardens to patrol Valley Park.
BOOKS TO READ & MORE The Mobile Library now does NOT come to Valley Park on a Monday afternoon. This is as the result of a review of the Mobile Library service.
The nearest library to Valley Park is the Chandlers Ford Library which is at Fryern (opposite the Waitrose store) tel: 02380 267393.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRES The waste recycling centre at Eastleigh is now on its Summer hours.(1st April to 30th September) They are 8.00am to 7,00pm.
TRAVELINE The one stop shop available across the country, which provides up to date information about all bus, train and coach services by phone or through the internet.
Website: http://www.traveline.info/index.html Telephone 0871 200 22 33
50 Valley Park Community Association Application for Membership
I/We wish to apply to the VPCA Committee to become a member(s) of the Valley Park Community Association
Surname(s) * Mr / Mrs/ Miss/ Ms...... … * Mr / Mrs/ Miss/ Ms...... …. Forenames...... Address...... Telephone...... …
*I/ We understand that * my/ our subscription fee is £3 per household *I/ We understand that *my/ our subscription renewal is due on 1st January each year * Delete as appropriate. Payment only by Cheque. Payable to Valley Park Community Association
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The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the editor or the Valley Park Community Association.This newsletter is published at the beginning of each month except January and August.
The Community Association hope that you support the advertisers in the Voice, but it cannot be responsible for the quality of work or the service given by the advertisers. It is always a matter between the two parties concerned.
Items for publication, should be sent/delivered to the Community Centre Office before the 15th of the preceding month or send an e- mail to [email protected]
Advertisers should contact the editor by e-mail as above or telephone 02380 263956 (office hours).
Any form of reproducing or copying this publication requires the prior permission of the editor. © VPCA May 2014 circulation 3300 Published by the Valley Park Community Association, SO53 4ST. 51 What’s on at the Valley Park Community Centre (Pilgrims Close)
DAY ACTIVITY TIME CONTACT Monday Pre-School 9.00am to 3.30pm 023 80261616 Val’s ZUMBA Fitness Classes 6.00pm to 7.00pm 023 80263857 Val’s LBT Fitness Classes 7.00pm to 8.00pm 023 80263857 Yoga Class 8.00pm to 9.30pm 07870 759308
Tuesday Pre -School 9.00am to 12 noon 023 80261616 Music with Mummy 9.30am to 10.45am 023 80254705 Sing and Sign 10.00 am to 12.00 023 80696161 National Childbirth Trust 1.00pm to 3.00pm 023 80255923 Paper Crafting Workshop 1.00pm to 3.00pm 023 80255923 Brownies 6.00pm to 7.30pm 023 80252182 Sotonia Cycling Club 8.00pm to 10.00pm 01794 323262
Wednesday Pre-school 9.00am to 12 noon 023 80261616 Music with Mummy 9.30am to 10.30am 023 80254705 Mulberry Play & Stay Group 1.30pm to 3.00pm 023 80266763 Paper Crafting Workshop 7.00pm to 9.00pm 023 80255923 Martial Arts Class 5.30pm to 6.30pm 07931516688 Mathematics 6.00pm to 8.00pm Hursley Table Tennis 7.30pm to 10.30pm 07767343104
Thursday Pre-school 9.00am to 12 noon 023 80261616 Pre-school 12.30pm to 3.30pm Music with Mummy 9.30am to 11.45am 023 80254705 Children’s Yoga 1.00pm to 2.00pm 0776 305061 RSPB group 6.00pm to 7.30pm Friday Pre-school 9.00am to 12 noon 023 80261616 1st Touch Football 1.15pm to 2.30pm 07917 726120 Classical Indian Dance 6.00pm to 8.00pm 07825 554762
Please Note If you are interested in any of the above activities please contact the organiser before turning up at the Community Centre. The day and time sometimes change at short notice.
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