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Issue 343 December 2018 Valley Park Community Association Community Centre Pilgrims Close Chandlers Ford SO53 4ST Tel: 02380 266593 Registered Charity No 900526 Chairman: Sarah Roberts To contact the Editor, please email [email protected] The Voice Online http://valleyparkcommunitycentre.wordpress.com 1 What is the Valley Park Community Association? It is a charity which exists to promote the interests of the residents of Valley Park. The 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 Any person over the age of 18 whose household receives a copy of the Valley Park Voice is automatically a member of the Valley Park Community Association (VPCA). Advantages of being a part of the Community Association ¨ Preferential Hire rates for all rooms in the community centre ¨ Photocopying facilities at low rates ¨ Right to vote at the Annual General Meeting Hire Charges for the Community Centre Telephone the office on 02380 266 593 (answerphone) or call in on a Monday or Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon (school term time only). Alternatively you can email [email protected] to make an enquiry. Main Hall (Minimum hire period of 2 hours and should include set up and clean up time) Children’s Parties Teen/Adult events Residents of Valley Park or Charities £10 per hour £13 Per Hour Non-residents or Commercial £30 per hour £30 Per hour A Refundable security deposit of £30 for children’s use or £100 for all other use is required. Room 1 (Minimum hire period of 1 hour and should include set up and clean up time) Residents of Valley Park or Charities £ 7 per hour Non-residents or Commercial £15 per hour Room 2 (Minimum hire period of 1 hour and should include set up and clean up time) Residents of Valley Park or Charities £ 6 per hour Non-residents or Commercial £12 per hour Hours for hiring Monday to Saturday 8am – 11pm* Sunday 8am – 5pm *Tues and Fri 3-5pm closed for cleaning For enquires regarding regular hire please email the Office Manager on [email protected] **All bookings subject to the Valley Park Community Centre Conditions of Hire** Advertising Rates for the Valley Park Voice To advertise (subject to availability) email the editor at [email protected] Size Residents of V.P. Non-Residents of V.P. 1/6 of a page (6 cm square) £12 per issue £15 per issue 1/3 of a page (12.85cm wide*6cm high) £23 per issue £29 per issue Half-page (12.85 cm wide * 9.5 cm high) £27 per issue £34 per issue Full-page (12.85 cm wide *19 cm high) £50 per issue £62 per issue 22 IN THIS ISSUE Foreword Local news 4 - 5 Hello and welcome to the December issue Vets Corner 6 of the Valley Park Voice. Hursley Rd Dentist 7 Places for People 8 I trust that you have all finished your Job Advert 9 Christmas shopping and have wrapped Citizen’s Advice 10 everything ready for the big day ….. Spanish Lessons 11 no? .....me either!! I have at least made a Ukulele lessons 11 list of the people that I need to buy gifts for St Francis School News 12 - 13 and done some Internet browsing for ideas. K’Wood School News 14 - 15 Perhaps you managed to bag a few Christmas Fayres 16 - 17 bargains on Black Friday? I am pleased to Charity Cards 18 say that I did manage to grab a few bits at Santa’s Grotto 19 discounted prices :-) Hall refurbishment 20 - 21 Round Table Santa 22 Thank you to those who attended the AGM Adverts…. 23 last month. This saw the unveiling of the newly refurbished main hall, further details Also included in the of which can be found on pages 20 - 21. centre We also said goodbye to James, our buildings manager who is stepping down to Chrysalis enjoy his retirement fully. Rob our treasurer has also relinquished his role as treasurer, but he plans to keep his place on the St Francis Church committee. Thank you to both men for their Magazine hard work and dedication to the smooth running of the Valley Park Community Centre - your help and commitment has Articles, letters etc. are always been very much appreciated. We therefore welcome and any items for the need to welcome Olga to the role of next issue, should be emailed treasurer - best of luck, and thank you for before the 15th January to taking up the challenge! [email protected] And so it remains for me to once again Advertisers should contact the thank our amazing volunteers who deliver editor by email, as above. the Valley Park Voice to over 3200 homes within the Valley Park area. Your support is amazing, and without you all the Valley Park Note: Voice would not exist - THANK YOU :-) Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas - The next issue is see you all again in February 2019 February 2019. Christine Editor 3 Local News New Footpath link from Skyswood Road to Knightwood Leisure Centre The new footpath link from Skyswood Road to the Knightwood Leisure Centre will commence on the 15th November. The works will be carried out by RONCON who anticipate the project being complete before Christmas. A new height barrier will also be installed to complete the project. Success in saving the Stagecoach 46 bus service After the long campaign to prevent this service being cut out all together I have achieved 90% success. Only two trips a day - one up to Winchester and one coming back from Winchester to North Baddesley will be cut. The 461 journeys at 0925 and 1445 will also run all year, not just on college days. I am now negotiating with Stagecoach to see if the parish councils of North Baddesley/Valley Park & Ampfield could offer some financial support to maintain the same service as previously because people within these areas are living longer and will not always be able to drive and more will depend on this bus service . If the service had been cut totally many people in the Ampfield/Valley Park & North Baddesley would be left isolated. I am so pleased I started the campaign and I was helped by people protesting. Alan Dowden - HCC Cllr - Baddesley Division 4 Local News Seasons Greetings To All the Residents of Valley Park A Very Happy Christmas And A Peaceful New Year From County Councillor Alan Dowden BASKETBALL COURT - KNIGHTWOOD LEISURE CENTRE The new nets and the white lining of the Basketball Court at Knightwood Leisure Centre was asked for by local youngsters and supported by the Borough Councillors and the Valley Park Parish Council. Valley Borough Councils Leisure Department were then able to support this request. 5 It’s Cold Out There! With the cold weather settling in, it’s a good idea to start making plans to avoid some Christmas calamities and keep our pets healthy throughout the festive season. Winter walks: In order to avoid pets expanding their waistline, getting out and about as the weather cools is essential. However, make sure that your pets are adequately prepared; when outside they may need to wear waterproof and warm jackets, especially if they are older or have thin coats. Some salt mixtures on paths, and also snow building up between the paws, can cause limping and pain. So, do check your pet’s feet regularly and make sure they are washed and clean after every walk. Toxic alert: Anti-freeze poisonings increase at this time of year because we use it more in our cars. Although it is highly toxic, it tastes very sweet and pets - in particular, cats, will drink it readily. Make sure your car isn’t leaking any fluid and keep cans or bottles of it well out of reach and cleaned on the outside. Also, clean up any spills straight away. Even a few licks can be fatal. Outdoor pets: Rabbits and guinea pigs are ideally moved inside or cover their hutch with an old blanket. Make sure they have plenty of bedding and that their water supply is fresh twice daily. Check them at least once a day to ensure they are bright, eating and are well. If you have a rabbit or guinea pig who lives alone, now is the ideal time to think about getting a friend of the same species so they have someone to cuddle up with! Festive alert: Pieces of string, tinsel and bones from turkeys should be kept well out of reach to avoid an intestinal blockage and the possible need for life saving surgery. Baubles and lights, if broken and eaten, will cause serious damage to your pet. Similarly we see lots of problems at this time of year from pets eating things like chocolate, christmas cake and mince pies. So – enjoy the festive season and follow these tips to keep your pets safe and healthy. As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that again this year, we shall be collecting food and toy donations for the pets at Second Chance Animal Welfare who find themselves without a home this Christmas. Please bring all donations of pet food and treats to us before 24th December and we will then deliver it to Second Chance. From all of us at Village Vets, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Patrick Bullen BVSc MRCVS - Principal, The Village Veterinary Centre Tel: 023 8026 8001 www.village-vets.co.uk 6 7 8 JOB ADVERT Knightwood Kids Club **Playworkers Needed** Knightwood Kids Club are looking for enthusiastic people with Level 3 Childcare qualifications to join their successful team.