Gazette Winter Edition Issue 57 2014

GAZETTE Hedge End Winter Edition 2014 | Issue 57 hedgeend-tc.gov.uk

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Interview with - Julia Birt, Local Area Co-ordinator Citizens Advice Bureau - Outreach Service

St John Ambulance - First Aid Training CHRISTMAS Mr Pizza - 25 Years in Hedge End CROSSWORD WIN A HAMPER donated by STARBUCKS

Community News | Council News | Carnival News What’s On Guide | Local Services | Events Hedge End Town Councillors (email: [email protected]) Freegrounds Grange Park East Grange Park West St Johns St Helens Shamblehurst Wildern

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Chair: Sheila Baynes | Vice Chair: Margaret Allingham A Note From… The Town Clerk’s Desk Christmas is almost upon us and before wonderful meaning behind the gifts of love and you know it, it will be Christmas Day. expression. Haven’t we only just seen the end of No matter what you give this Christmas, the gifts Bonfire Night and the calls of that matter most, are the ones that you cannot buy ‘Trick or Treat? and cost nothing. They are not limited editions or the very latest gadgets. Oh no! This Christmas, give I’m sure the yearly clock has sped up as it seems to the best gifts of all; the gifts of love, kindness and me that almost as soon as you have packed away friendship. the Christmas decorations, you are back at the under-stairs cupboard unpacking the decorations On behalf of the staff at Hedge once more. End Town Council, may I take this opportunity of wishing If you look back at photographs of Christmas 50 you a very happy Christmas years ago or so, you are struck by what a modest and all the best for 2015. time it was. Back then, the Christmas ‘Wish List’ was a very short list of possibilities and what you got See you soon! was usually the single most possible thing on the list, plus a few mundane articles your mother thought you might need. The meaning was the same as it is now but the means were so much less. Christmas Lights You may be exploring a way to a new and simpler Christmas this year, but that was once the usual kind of Christmas. In real terms, Christmas needs no ‘SWITCH ON’ saving. Christmas is entirely what we make of it. Christmas contains the gestures of generosity and Thursday 4 December, 6pm thankfulness that are halfway to being a better Hedge End Village Centre person and contributes to a far richer community.

Christmas is all the better for being a simple place, nothing more than perhaps a shepherd and his STALLS flock, against the backdrop of a snowy field. 4.30-6.30pm Traditions of Christmas are not set in stone and, in Children’s Rides reality, each family has their own unique way of celebrating and enjoying it. Whether it's having a big CHOIRS turkey feast with all the trimmings or a family pizza party on Christmas Day, the significant factor is Dancers doing it with love and a spirit of joy with the people Salvation Army you love and cherish the most. SANTA Band The gift opening lasts a very short time but the wonderful memories that have been shared stay forever in hearts and memories. The attitudes of Christmas are all about selflessness and the Come & join the fun… Town [email protected] Clerk | | Kevin - Glyn- 01489 Phone: 780440 Email: Davies To hire a stall, call us today: 01489 780440 3 Council News Chair’s Report

CHAIR’S REPORT Personally, I was particularly pleased to be invited with my husband to the Wildern School musical It has been a busy autumn and I expect it will be a performance at the Berry Theatre of 'Oliver’. What busy winter. an enjoyable evening! The talent of the young people never ceases to amaze. Well done, Wildern We held our annual commemoration on School! Remembrance Sunday when the various uniformed organisations, along with many other groups, Following on the theatrical theme, we were walked up St John's Road to the small War Memorial privileged to attend another event, this time at The garden by St John's Church. A moving service was Point, Eastleigh. It was performed by The Dreamers held and this, of course, had an added poignancy (an integrated theatre workshop group of young adults 18-30) from their New Theatre in Education performance piece entitled 'Life unfair? Join the queue' which had an opportunity for discussion afterwards.

Winter is a time for preparation of some of the sports facilities in Hedge End and maintenance will be carried out on the very popular paddling pool.

Work is also underway to Remembrance Sunday 2013 improve the facilities at the because of the centenary of the start of the First tennis courts World War. The names on the War Memorial were at Woodhouse read and as information has now been gathered on Lane, but more each one, there was an added personal connection. on that later. It was a privilege to lay a wreath on behalf of all the Suffice to say, Tennis Courts, people of Hedge End along with the other we hope this Woodhouse Lane organisations. will lead to a renewed enthusiasm for this enjoyable game. On Saturday, 8th November, a small number gathered at the World War Two memorial at Cricket As ever, do please come along to one of our Camp, in the Upper Hamble Country Park and, again, Committee meetings or the Full Council, where we wreaths were laid, this time in especial have reports from the Police and our Borough and remembrance of those who sailed from there to County Councillors. Details of our meetings are all Normandy for the D-Day landings. listed on the back page of this Gazette.

On a lighter note, the annual firework display along Good health and happiness to everyone this with Mr Burnett's Fun Fair warmed up a late Christmas and New Year! autumn night. We look forward to the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Thursday 4�� December, 6pm, which is an ever popular event in Hedge End. Sheila Baynes - Chair [email protected]

4 Council News Committee Reports | Tree Warden’s Report RECREATION & AMENITIES REPORT TREE WARDEN’S REPORT

Time flies by and yes, another Gazette is due… Well, the promise of a colourful autumn winter is just around the corner! The autumn leaves certainly lived up to expectations! have been a real picture this year, but they are now falling so we all have to be careful not to slip as it Everywhere you looked there were different shades can be quite dangerous under foot. of colour all around us. The leaves, having done their work through the summer, are finally shed by Paddling Pool the trees. They do this to reduce the amount of At our September meeting a number of local wind resistance due to the winter weather. Mostly residents raised their concerns about the parking from broad leafed trees, although some needle during the open season of the Paddling Pool. We types such as larch also shed their foliage. know this is a problem and will try and come up with a traffic solution. As promised at the meeting, As I mentioned in my last report, the amount of we will invite the residents back when we have leaves on each tree is quite surprising and I expect, something positive to report. However, we were like me, you were dreading the storm when very pleased to hear that they felt the paddling pool ‘Gonzalo’ was nearing our shores. We can feel very was a great success for our community. fortunate that the storm was not as violent as expected in this part of Hampshire. Although a fair Dowd’s Farm Park amount of leaves were blown down, it was the Unfortunately, we have lost quite a few trees at seeds that were most noticeable. Anybody who lives Dowd’s Farm, however it has now been agreed that near Birch, Sycamore, Lime and Beech trees will these should be replaced as soon as possible. have had more than the usual amount of seeds down at one time. Village Centre Rubbish I would like to thank our local traders for their help I also noticed the Chestnut trees (Horse and Sweet) in achieving the tidy up and removal of rubbish from were also heavy with fruit and some people were behind some of the shops in the village centre. We out and about picking up the Sweet Chestnuts and hope this will be ongoing and once it has all been Conkers as they fell. cleared, we can encourage everyone to take their rubbish home, or bin it! I would like to wish everybody a very Happy Christmas and New Year! Hedge End Horticultural Society Andrew Jemmett Thank you again to Hedge End Horticultural Society BARN DANCE who have been working hard on the flowerbeds in the centre of the village. We have received some Unfortunately, due to unforeseen really lovely comments from our local residents. circumstances, I will not be holding our Burns Supper in January. I am Tennis organising a Barn Dance instead which The improvements to our tennis courts are well on is going to be held on: the way. We hope the refurbishments will be completed in early spring. 31 JANUARY 2015 (arrive 6.30pm for 7pm start) 2000 CENTRE, ST JOHNS RD, HEDGE END I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all on the R&A The Dinner and Barn Dance will be in aid of my two Committee! charities, The Mayor of Eastleigh & Hamble Life Jane Welsh - Committee Chair Boat. Tickets will be £15 each. Please call Jane [email protected] Welsh to book your place: 01489 784962.

5 Community News Round-Up GREYHOUND CLOSE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS This year we are able to provide something more traditional!” The residents of Greyhound Close will again be organising a Christmas light display during the The Centre on White’s Way will be open from 10am month of December. The display raised over until 3pm. “We are excited about the opportunity to £10,000 last year for Naomi House. provide not just a meal, but a sense of community and family for the day. We will do all we can to Record numbers of people visited last year and as a arrange transport and make those who come feel result, the organisers would like to inform you about very comfortable,” says Ian. some new arrangements which should improve everyone’s enjoyment of the display. “If you are on your own and don’t particularly want to be, or you know somebody in that Travel / Parking situation, then please call us on 01489 796491 or Last year visitors thought that they could drive past drop an email [email protected] as the light display. However, as the light display is soon as you can!” located in a Close, this was not possible. This led to heavy traffic congestion and as a result, the A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY HEDGE END following measures have been agreed:- Two thirds of people living with dementia live in the The entrances to Stephenson Way and Britannia community, but many feel lonely and isolated. The Gardens will be for access only (i.e., only residents Dementia Friendly Hampshire project aims to help and their visitors will be able to access the road.) people living with dementia retain their independence for as long as possible, putting things You are strongly advised to walk to Greyhound in place to enable them to stay connected to their Close. If you have to travel by car, the newly opened community, doing things they want and need to do. Dowd’s Farm Community car park (Wellstead Way, To achieve this, we need to get the whole SO30 2LD) will be open, along with the car park at community to sign up to the dementia friendly Hedge End Train Station (SO30 2RZ). concept and an important part of this are Dementia Friendly High Streets, where businesses sign up to The peak times for viewing are between 4.30pm to actions which would improve the lives of those living 7pm, so you may wish to visit later. More details can with dementia. So far eight Dementia Friendly High be found at - Streets have launched in Hampshire; Fareham, http://greyhoundclose.co.uk Lyndhurst, Fleet, Romsey, Alton, Eastleigh, Lymington and Winchester. Shops who have signed DON’T BE LONELY THIS CHRISTMAS! up can be identified by a sticker in their windows. This Christmas Day will be the second time that The Salvation Army in Hedge End has opened the doors Raising awareness is achieved through the of their new centre for those who find themselves Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends Sessions isolated or alone. which help participants understand a little bit more about living with dementia. They are run by “Last year was a bit touch and go. We had only just volunteers, Dementia Champions, and last around got the keys to the new building at the beginning of an hour. To find a session go to: December and at short notice, were able to serve meals to over 30 people,” said Captain Ian Davis. www.dementiafriends.org.uk “We were able to work with J Henry Fish & Chips, who generously provided plenty of wonderful food. We would love to explore the possibility of creating (Continued…) 6 Community News Round - Up a Dementia Friendly Hedge End. If you are COULD YOU BE THE DIFFERENCE WITH interested in helping us achieve this, please contact ST JOHN AMBULANCE? me on 07557653229 or email me at [email protected] Nothing is more tragic than a life lost needlessly. Yet, every year, too many people die in situations We are also looking for volunteers to become where first aid could have given them a chance to Friends Champions, who would help us roll out the live. awareness sessions in the area. Training is one day and is free. By volunteering with St John Ambulance in Hedge HEDGE END BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB End, you can learn the skills to be the difference between life and death.

The Hedge End Units – Adults, Cadets and Badgers, which all meet every Wednesday evening at The Salvation Army Community Centre on Whites Way - are looking for more people locally to become volunteers. There’s a wide range of roles available and full training is given, so no previous experience Over 60’s Afternoon Tea Party is necessary. Sunday 12 April 2015 By becoming a First Aider with the adult From 2.15 till 4.30pm, unit, you will be trained 2000 Centre, St Johns Rd to a high standard to provide first aid Hedge End residents can book First Aid Training their FREE PLACE by treatment to members adding their name to the of the public at local, list at the front counter, regional, and sometimes Hedge End Post Office. national events; playing a vital role safeguarding (Between January & March 2015) others and preventing loss of life in the community.

IS THERE ANYONE TO TAKE The Badgers (5-10 yrs) and Cadets (10-17 yrs) offer CARE OF US? youngsters an exciting programme of activities, which enables them to learn important life skills, Lizzie and Cokey are victims of including first aid, in a fun and safe environment. cruelty and neglect. They have been Any children interested in becoming a Badger or rescued and are now in care where Cadet can come along to a free taster session to see they are responding well to love and whether they’d like to get involved. attention. They are approximately 11-12 years of age and are both sweet For an informal chat about St John Ambulance in natured and would appreciate a future Hedge End, please call Badger Leader, Maria Jeffries, with owners who will give them the on 07827883439 or Jo Martin, Adult Unit Manager, love and security they rightly deserve. on 07826 923710. If you live in a safe area with a garden and could offer either of these cats a new home, please Alternatively, please go to www.sja.org.uk for more contact: 02380 435855 information on St John Ambulance.

7 Carnival News Hedge End Carnival Committee Report

If everything went to plan then by the The date for the carnival in 2015 will be time you read this, thousands of people SATURDAY 4 JULY will have enjoyed an evening out at the Fantastic Firework Fiesta in lovely The theme for the procession will be “All Things weather, without a trace of mud and the Bright & Beautiful” so get your thinking caps on and proceeds of the previous 12 months of start work on how you are going to take part. With fund raising will have been distributed to opportunities for individual walking or wheelchair good causes... entries through to a decorated float on a big lorry there really is the opportunity for everyone to take part. If you do not fancy the procession but would Groups that received cheques included 13�� Itchen still like to be a part of Hedge End’s best day of the North Scouts, 1�� & 2ⁿ� Hedge End Brownies, Air year then we need lots of people to help as Training Corps, Skyline Gold, Little Drummers Pre- stewards and assist with closing off the roads or School, 1�� & 4�� Hedge End Guides, Trefoil Guild, help at the Gala Show perhaps something as simple Performing Arts Co. Village Hall Pre-School, The Box, as making tea. There are lots of opportunities to be Baden Powell Lodge, Hamble Valley Brass. Add in a part of the carnival and helping to make the the cost of the Senior Citizens Lunch and the seats carnival go with a swing is a great and rewarding placed in Greta Park and the village centre and the thing to do. Contact the organisers via the carnival total given to good causes comes to just over website: £6,000. www.hedgeendcarnival.org.uk The Senior Citizens Lunch has been a feature of village life for more than 50 years and was held at or telephone 01489 785041 if you could offer your the start of October. Almost 90 of Hedge End’s older help. It is only for a few hours and can be really residents were treated to a hot meal by the Carnival enjoyable. Committee in what was the first real test of the new kitchen facilities at the Village Hall. Following lunch, With imminent building on the old dairy site, this presentations are always made to the oldest lady, has meant that we have had to find a new place to gentleman and the longest married couple. Eileen keep the Queen’s float. Smith was the oldest lady at 94, pipping Mrs Cantelo We would like to thank by a few months. Mr & Mrs Cantelo having been BVM for their help over married 72 years, were the longest married couple the last 10 years. and Mr Cantelo, the oldest man. Sheila Spicer was chosen to be Senior Queen for the next carnival. The afternoon was rounded off with entertainment by the Solent Accordions.

The next carnival event is another QUIZ. This will be held on - Friday 9 January 2015, 2000 Centre. Carnival 2014 Carnival Quizzes are very popular. There are times when we have had to turn people away. If you or anyone you know would like to occupy the The cost is £6; this includes a Ploughman’s float as Queen, Princess or Prince, applications Supper, if you want to be there, please should be made in April but there will be telephone 01489 690825 to reserve your place. information about how you volunteer for this in the next Gazette.

Carnavalesco |End Hedge Committee |Carnival [email protected] www.hedgeendcarnival.org.uk

8 Community News HEWEB Local Area Co-ordinator Julia Birt visited the offices just a few weeks ago Who is involved? to discuss current matters relating to Hedge I work with many different people and organisations End. Julia, who is the recently appointed for example, Wildern School; Hedge End Police; HEWEB Local Area Co-ordinator employed by Hedge End Street Pastors; local businesses; Eastleigh Borough Council, works in partnership Community Speedwatch; TADIC (Teenage Drop in with Hedge End Town Council on areas of Centre); Hampshire Cricket in the Community; West mutual interest. We asked her to explain a little End and Botley Parish Councils and of course Hedge bit more about her role… End Town Council and its associated local councillors, to name but a few! What is HEWEB? HEWEB stands for Hedge End, West End and Botley. How does HEWEB work with Hedge End Town It is one of five local areas within the Borough of Council? Eastleigh. Each area has a committee and an area I meet regularly with the Town Clerk to discuss a co-ordinator. variety of issues, most currently these are the grass cutting responsibilities within Hedge End and the The HEWEB Local Area Committee consists of 13 community and infrastructure priorities including ward councillors – 4 from West End; 7 from Hedge improvements to the shopping centre. We also work End and 2 from Botley. together to resolve local issues. For example, funding for youth services was reduced a few years Why is the HEWEB Local Area Committee ago and the Town Council and HEWEB were important to the community? instrumental in forming the The Local Area Committee meetings are HEWEB Youth Partnership in opportunities for local people to raise local issues; 2013. This Partnership is thriving to speak for and against planning applications, to and the youth provision across receive reports on local issues and updates on the the area is fantastic. work of the Committee. This Committee is responsible for strategic planning and allocation of Describe a typical day at the office? resources. This is where local decisions are taken – No two days are the same and that’s what makes at a local level! the job enjoyable. Some of the role is reactive ranging from residents’ requests for extra litter bins How did you become involved with HEWEB? to the more proactive parts such as meeting I was appointed to the Area Co-ordinator role in residents at the Dowd’s Farm Residents Association March 2014 having job shared the position for and other community groups such as the King’s approximately 6 months. I have worked for Community Church. Eastleigh Borough Council for 10 years as I was previously the Sport and Active Lifestyles Manager. What’s on your current ‘to do’ list? Aside from the day to day work, my current What is your role within HEWEB? priorities are:- The role is very varied but it’s about helping HEWEB LAC – for which I’m writing 2 reports, one residents and improving all aspects of community about the community and infrastructure priorities life by working alongside my Council colleagues, and the other is seeking funding for a regional partners, volunteers and councillors. The aim of the boxing centre. area co-ordinator is to bring the Borough Council Local First – this is a Borough Council project which closer to local people and local organisations. has just started and the overriding aim is to ensure that the Council’s services are effective in targeting local need and local priorities. (Continued…) 9 Community News Wildern Waves | Citizens Advice Bureau Report to the Ageas Liaison Panel - this includes a CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - NEW OUTREACH review of complaints and comments from residents SERVICE FOR EASTLEIGH RESIDENTS and local partners. Installation of defibrillators at sites within HEWEB – Eastleigh Citizens Advice Bureau is announcing a in Hedge End, the next site which is under new outreach service to help improve access to consideration is the Norman Rodaway Pavilion. advice within the community. This new service will replace the existing facility at Hedge End, The Old What’s the best bit about your job? Library, St John’s Road, SO30 4AF. I enjoy most of it but in particular, I spend as much time as I can in the area so that I can see the issues Launched on the 4th November, the outreach first hand. It’s also good to be able to talk to people service will operate from two different locations. and get away from the e mails and the phone for a The first is the new Bursledon Community Centre. few hours! Appointments will be available by arrangement on I think my highlight so far has been the community Tuesday afternoons. People can also drop into the grants presentation which is an annual event and as centre without an appointment for advice on well as giving financial support to local Tuesday mornings between 10am-12pm. organisations, it was also a time to learn about local activities and achievements. The outreach service will also be available at the Hedge End Salvation Army Church and Community Julia Birt - Local Area Co-ordinator Centre. An adviser will be available Thursday SWIMMING mornings by appointment, and a drop-in service will SUCCESS FOR operate Friday mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm. WAVES The new outreach sessions will help meet local As Wildern Waves need by bringing the advice service into the complete their 2ⁿ� community. People who are unable to travel to Club Championships Club Captains meet the Citizens Advice offices will be able to access help with a visit from the Mayor & Mayoress and advice from these accessible and convenient of Eastleigh Mayor of Eastleigh, it community locations. is a good time to reflect back on a year of achievements that have Contact details for the new outreach locations are seen all of our swimmers go from strength to as follows: strength. Bursledon Community Hedge End Salvation Throughout the year, many children have obtained Centre Army Community medals and certificates at Hampshire meets and all Portsmouth Road Centre (Dowds Farm) have achieved personal best goals! We are very Bursledon 85 Whites Way proud of all our swimmers achievements, their Southampton Hedge End dedication and commitment. SO31 8ES SO30 2GL

If you think you would like to be part of our friendly community swim club, then come along for For advice at other times Eastleigh Citizens a trial - we would love to see you! Advice Bureau at 101 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DR is open from 10am-4pm Monday to PLEASE CALL LOIS AT WILDERN LEISURE Thursday. For more information, please CENTRE, PHONE: 01489 787128 call: 02380 616046.

10 Community News Mr Pizza 25 Years in Hedge End

Local residents and shop owners Noff and Jayne Talliadoros have been successfully running the Mr Pizza takeaway restaurant in Hedge End village centre for 25 years and on this, their 25th anniversary year, we met up with them to talk about life in Hedge End and the changes and challenges they have faced running a small business in the centre of our town…

How’s business?

Having been in the village for so long, we have a large base of regular customers and also get a lot of new customers who are recommended or who come into the village having seen ads for other pizza outlets and discover us! What makes you different from the competition? What’s new on the menu? Being an independent family run business we care Our menu has changed very little over the years, to about our food and offer great customer service. keep things simple and avoid confusion. We have found that most people find large complicated What’s the most important thing you do each day? menus quite confusing and difficult to work out. Have a cup of tea to wake us up in the morning! What’s your best seller? What has changed most in those 25 years in Hedge Its between the Mr Pizza Special and the Meat feast End? pizza , although they are all delicious! When we opened in 1989, Hedge End was a village Why did you set up business in Hedge End? and there were no out of town supermarkets (Marks & Spencer / Sainsbury’s) or superstores. The traffic I grew up in Hedge End, going to both Shamblehurst has also increased hugely! Primary and Wildern Secondary Schools, while Noff was from Southampton. His family started the first Where do you see yourself in the next 25 years? Greek restaurant in Southampton (in Bedford Place) in the 1960’s! Noff had just sold his restaurant in Somewhere warm and sunny with a bottle of wine! Southampton and we spotted an empty shop in Hedge End - the rest is history! When you’re not working, what do you like to do?

What do you like about living in Hedge End? We spend a lot of time planning our holidays and researching where to go The people are very friendly; there are great local next!! We also love sport, schools, you’re close to all amenities and have great especially football and access to the airport, motorway etc. Formula 1. Mr Pizza | 11 Centre, St Johns Mr Pizza End, SO30Hedge 4QU | 01489 Phone: 784424

11 COMPETITION TIME! Christmas Crossword 1 2 3 WIN A CHRISTMAS 4 5 HAMPER 6 7 donated by 8 HEDGE END 9 STARBUCKS

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Across Down 4. Tree decoration (6) 1. Stop the...., Jona Lewie hit song (7) 6. The red nosed reindeer (7) 2. Santa's mode of transport (6) 9. Angel....., Good news messenger (7) 3. Spherical object thrown in a fight (8) 10. Traditional green plant, used to make a garland (3) 5. Real or fake, traditional or modern, Christmas feature (4) 12. Hang this at the end of the bed (8) 7. Stir & make a wish, but don’t swallow the penny in this 13. A ‘Rockin' red bird (5) traditional dessert? (7) 14. A thin coating of ice crystals (5) 8. A gift from the three wise men (12) 15. Birth place of Jesus (9) 11. Pre-Christian (Pagan) festival period, Old Norse (8) 17. A carrot nose, twiggy arms & a scarf perhaps? (7) 16. Royal Christmas Day broadcaster (3,5) 20. Cover gifts with paper (4) 18. ‘Fairytale of...... ’, Christmas No.1 hit (3,4) 22. Hush for this classic Christmas Carol (6,5) 19. ‘It's a Wonderful....’, Christmas feel good movie (4) 24. You’ll need this to go skating (3) 21. Find these under the tree (8) 27. On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 23. Bird, traditionally eaten on Christmas Day (6) (5,1,6) 25. Pull one on Christmas Day (7) 30. Santa’s little helper (3) 26. Hang this decoration on your door (6) 31. Festive red berried plant (5) 28. The night before Christmas (3) 29. French word, meaning ‘Christmas’ (4) 2014 NOMINATIONS NOW INVITED

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORMS: Closing Date: Please contact the Town Council Offices - Midday, Friday 30th January 2015 Phone: 01489 780440 Email: [email protected]

YOUNG PERSON’S Closing Date: Midday,Friday 30th January 2015 SERVING THE COMMUNITY AWARD

TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION FORM OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION NOMINATE PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL OFFICES NOW! Phone: 01489 780440 Email: [email protected]

7 What’s On Guide

LOCAL SERVICES The Berry Theatre , Wildern Lane The Box (Youth Centre) , Wildern Lane Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), Village Hall Civic Amenity Site, Shamblehurst Lane The D@rt Centre (Arts), Wildern Lane Hampshire Constabulary, Hedge End Police Station, St Johns Road Hedge End Library, Upper Northam Rd Post Office, Upper Northam Rd Skyline Gold Radio 102.5FM, St John’s Rd TADIC (Teenage Drop-in), Lower Northam Rd Tennis | Bowls | Putting Green, Pavilion Rd (Apr-Sep) Wildern Leisure Centre, Wildern Lane

SCHOOLS Hampshire Education Authority Berrywood Primary School, Maunsell Way Freegrounds Infants School, Hobb Lane Freegrounds Junior School, Hobb Lane Kings Copse Primary School, Kings Copse Ave Shamblehurst Primary School , Wildern Lane Wellstead Primary School, Wellstead Way Wildern Secondary School, Wildern Lane

HEALTH St Luke’s Surgery, St Lukes Close The Medical Centre, 24-26 Lower Northam Rd Hedge End Dental Surgery (NHS), Saracen House, Freegrounds Avenue

PLACES OF WORSHIP Hedge End Baptist Church, Upper Northam Rd Hedge End Methodist Church, St John’s Rd Hedge End United Reformed Church , St Johns Rd Kings Community Church, Upper Northam Close Our Lady of the Assumption, Freegrounds Rd St John’s The Evangelist Church, St Johns Rd St Luke’s Church, St Luke’s Close The Salvation Army Community Church, Wellstead Way

COMMUNITY HALLS FOR HIRE 2000 Centre ( Large & Small Hall), St Johns Rd (HETC) Baden Powell Lodge, Pavilion Road Drummond Community Centre, Drummond Rd, Grange Park (HETC) Norman Rodaway Pavilion, Heathhouse Lane ( HETC) Turnpike Pavilion, Turnpike Way (HETC) Hedge End Village Hall, St Johns Rd Hedge End Youth & Community Association Halls (Old School House), St Johns Rd Methodist Church Hall, St Johns Rd Underhill Centre, St Johns Rd United Reformed Church Hall, St Johns Rd Hedge End Town Council Contacts & Committees Hedge End Town Council Town Clerk: Kevin Glyn-Davies BA (Hons) PGDip [email protected] 2000 Centre Deputy Town Clerk: Denise Lowth St Johns Road [email protected] Hedge End General Email: [email protected] Southampton Phone: 01489 780440 Hampshire Fax: 01489 799984 SO30 4AF Website: www.hedgeend-tc.gov.uk

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