Local crime Speeding Overnight between 9-10 The TVP online neighbourhood update for Kintbury January 2010 February there was an attempt- reported: Hamstead ed break-in to a shed and Speeding in Hamstead Marshall is our second neighbourhood garage in Hamstead Marshall. priority [the first was house burglaries]. We have now had an The locks to the shed and the initial meeting with local residents and we will be setting up the garage door were found Community Speedwatch Programme through the village to combat damaged. the speeding. In the next few weeks we will be undertaking some Hornet A chainsaw and pressure speed enforcement in the village and are looking at other options to Issue no 53 Distributed free in the Hamstead Marshall area March 2010 washer were stolen overnight make the roads safer. between the 26-27 February The February update reported: from two garages in Marsh In support of the local priority of speeding in Hamstead Marshall, Best feet forward on 28 March Benham. we undertook a Speed Indication Device (SID) operation in the Information such as this is village. It was disappointing to see excessive speeds being recorded. With this issue of the Hamstead Hornet supplied by Thames Valley Along with Hamstead Marshall Community Speed Watch we will be parish residents will receive copies of two new Police sending out letters to those identified as speeding advising them of leaflets describing walks in the parish. a) in monthly neighbourhood the risks and dangers. We have also run a Speed Enforcement The leaflets have been produced as part of the policing reports posted online. Operation with the laser speed gun in the village and two drivers Parish Plan, and their printing has been funded A link to the latest for were given strong words of advice about their speed. by the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Kintbury, covering Hamstead, Natural Beauty. can be found on <www. The community speed watch initiative launched in Hamstead Each leaflet details two walks, each of about hamsteadmarshall.net/ Marshall by Robin Tandy now has a team of volunteers ready for three miles, which can be linked to make a longer noticeboard> training, and is awaiting support action from Thames Valley figure-of-eight walk for more serious walkers. b) through the Ringmaster Police. In addition to delivery to every household in messaging system, alerting NW the parish, the leaflets will be stocked and dis- co-ordinators. To be included Chapel Corner update played at Elm Farm, the White Hart, St Mary’s on the distribution list for local Just before Christmas the council installed reflective Church, the Dogs Trust at Plumb’s Farm, the information from this source marker posts on the troublesome bend at Chapel Corner. village hall and the tourist office in Newbury. send a requestto Within 48 hours one of these was demolished, and a week To celebrate publication of the leaflets <[email protected]> later another motorist took out another marker post and locals are invited to join a group walk on the fingerpost on the grass triangle. Since that date the Sunday 28 March, ending with tea at the Parish precept damage has been repaired by WBC and.....whisper it not..... village hall. The route will depend on numbers there have been no further accidents. and weather, but is likely to be about three miles. must go up Meet at 2.30pm at the village hall (stout footwear Picture from the past: Edwardians at play recommended). Those who do not wish to under- two years take the walk are welcome to join the group for The four walks take in Irish Hill, the canal towpath, Hamstead running afternoon tea, which will be served from 3.30 to Park and Holtwood. All are on public rights of way, with 5.00pm at the village hall. minimal roadwork. At the January meeting the parish council was informed that parish coffers require an Red House Power to the people increase in the precept in order woos custom if they want it, that is... to balance the books. Spending is currently higher than The Red House in Marsh Never mind the general election, 6 May could be the day on income. To yield the £2,750 Benham is seeking to tempt which Hamstead Marshall chooses its parish council for the which is the council’s estimated diners from Hamstead next three years. expenditure for the coming Marshall with a special offer of Except that, almost certainly, no nominations will be made, year the precept must go up a £10 main course and drink, and self-selection will operate as it always has done. The village 7.5% both this year and next. Mondays to Thursdays, has been fortunate in having a quorum of residents who volunteer detailed in the flyer enclosed to serve as parish councillors. with this copy of the Hornet. The Hornet would however be remiss if it failed to point out News stories from the Hamstead Hornet are posted and updated on www.hamsteadmarshall.net which also carries detailed information about the village. The offer is valid until the (as it does every three years) that anyone who fulfils the residency The Hamstead Hornet is edited and published by Penelope Stokes at The Holding, Hamstead end of June, on production of qualification may step forward as a candidate. Should these brave Marshall, Newbury, Berks RG20 0HW T 01488 658759 E [email protected] the card (one card per table). souls number more than five, an election would be required. What’s on February - June 2010 On the wild side Planning applications Circle of Friends (ladies’ group) The joint exhibition of artwork Applications which were pending consideration by planning 19.30-21.30 Sue Watts in village hall: by Jonathan Pointer and Thu 4 Mar 01488 658932 officers and/or the Downlands planning committee, Helen Cubitt’s adventures in Antarctica Angela French opened with a according to <www.planning.westberks.gov.uk> on 1 March: 20.00 White Hart quiz private view on the evening of 01488 658201 Carter Jonas (on behalf of KKH Accumulation and Maintenance Sun 7 Mar £2 per person - all for charity Friday 26 February, and con- and Settlement) seeks permission to use land between 10.00-13.00 Community Market in village hall Sue 01488 658932 tinues open to the public until Morewood and New Copse for access and parking in connection Sat 13 Mar local produce & refreshments Lanie 01488 658168 28 March at the Thatcham with the (already approved) horse-walker installation. Discovery Centre, Lower Way. 20.00 Parish council meeting in the village hall Jo Wheeler Hamstead Growers has applied for temporary re-siting of a Mon 15 Mar All welcome 07766 629235 Jonathan also has an mobile home, and in a separate application seeks, retrospective exhibition of wildlife and 19.30 permission for works connected to equestrian events. This follows Curry and quiz night in village hall Lanie 01488 658168 sporting art running at the Sat 20 Mar refusal in 2009 of another retrospective application for works Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge 14.30 Village walk (14.30) and tea (15.30-17.00) related to the expansion of equestrian activities on the site. Penny 01488 658759 until 13 March. Sun 28 Mar meet at village hall Whitehill Farm wishes to replace a faux window with a timber Circle of Friends (ladies’ group) balcony and French windows. 19.30-21.30 Sue Watts New clergy in village hall: Two Holtwood House applications regarding roof materials, Thu 1 Apr 01488 658932 June Hiscock and her humorous poems appointment fencing and landscaping have been approved. 20.00 White Hart quiz The Foxlee Farm application for erection of a replacement 01488 658201 The vacancy created by the Sun 4 Apr £2 per person - all for charity dwelling has been refused on grounds on scale and visual impact. departure last year of Ian Blyth The Rickety Gate application of 2009 for poultry pens, housing 10.00-13.00 Community Market in village hall Sue 01488 658932 from the team serving St and runs has been withdrawn. Sat 10 Apr local produce & refreshments Lanie 01488 658168 Mary’s Church has finally been Holtwood Farm’s 2009 application for change of use of an 20.00 White Hart quiz filled. A new minister, the Rev 01488 658201 existing agricultural/equine building to a dwelling house has been Sun 2 May £2 per person - all for charity James Cook, is expected to take withdrawn. 19.30-21.30 Circle of Friends (ladies’ group) Sue Watts up duties at the beginning of Thu 6 May Evening bluebell walk 01488 658932 June, living in the “house for duty” at West Woodhay. Come for a curry 10.00-13.00 Community Market in village hall Sue 01488 658932 The united benefice of A Curry and Quiz Night is being organised in the village hall by Sat 8 May local produce & refreshments Lanie 01488 658168 Hamstead Marshall, Enborne, Lanie Allen for Saturday 20 March. West Woodhay, Inkpen, 19.00 Parish council meeting followed by annual Jo Wheeler There will be a variety of home-made dishes on offer spanning Mon 17 May parish assembly in the village hall 07766 629235 Combe and Kintbury has a new name; it is to be called mild, medium and hot, and there will be vegetarian options. After see website and Sat 29 May Barn dance the Walbury Beacon Benefice. the meal there will be a light-hearted quiz devised by Gail and noticeboards for details Dennis Winter. 19.30-21.30 Circle of Friends (ladies’ group) Sue Watts Lt Douglas Dalzell Numbers must be limited because of the size of the hall.