The Cllrs and Staff at Horndean Parish Council would like to invite us all to the carol service on Tuesday 11th December starting at 7:00pm in the square in Horndean. Please bring a few coins for the charity collection supporting the Two Saints Charity.
Urgent Police Appeal
FOUR boys, who attempted to a rob a man in Clanfield were armed with a ‘small axe’. Police are investigating the incident which took place at 12.15am on Sunday in South Lane Meadow, off South Lane. A police spokeswoman said: ‘At about 12.15am a 21-year-old man was walking through the field off of South Lane when he was approached by four boys.
One of the boys had a knife and demanded the man’s phone and wallet. At that time another boy produced a weapon, which was described as a small axe. ‘The man fought off the boy with the knife and fled the scene.’
The boy with the knife was described as aged between 10 and 16 years old, five foot eight with dark hair. He was wearing black jeans and a dark grey hoody with a Thorpe Park ‘swarm grenade’ logo. A police spokeswoman added: ‘We’d like to hear from anyone who recognises the boy from the description given.
‘Does your son, or any of your children’s friends have a hoody like the one described? Was your son out in the early hours of Sunday? Did he come home with any injuries?’ Call police on 101.
Read more at: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/four-boys-armed-with-axe-and-knife-attempt-to-rob-man-in-clanfield-1-8712797
So this blog has now had 199,971 visitors. With nearly 1,000 posts covering local issues and about 2000 comments I am so very proud of the number of visitors and hope it has helped to keep people up to date with some local affairs.
Every time you visit the counter increases by one. I’d be really pleased to give a bottle of Champagne to the 200,000’th visitor.
A screen shot posted as a comment showing the visitor number will do. On a laptop it’s on the RHS, mobile phone scroll down.
Thank you all for subscribing, viewing, commenting and supporting Horndean.
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So in May 2019 all of the seats at EHDC are up for election. In Horndean there are 5 local Councillors at District Level and some of the current members are planning on standing down. If you are interested in taking on a different role for a while and representing your local community then you might consider this…
If you would like to find out more about what this involves then feel free to email me on guy.shepherd@easthants.gov.uk or ask one of my colleagues.
District level politics is not about national policy or being a hard core politician. It is just about looking after local issues and representing your community well.
What do you think? 
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The next police surgery is on the 23rd November from 17:00 to 18:00 at Horndean Library – All are welcome!
Horndean Voluntary Care Group need more volunteers to help transport patients to hospital and their GP’s – details below:
The South Down Group would like to invite you to their next presentation – The Enchanting Nature of Buriton – Details below.
A spectacular mural celebrating Horndean’s history of brewing is to be unveiled this month by a very special guest.
The artwork has been placed on the Old Brewery apartment block next to the Gales Brewery tower in London Road, Horndean, and raises a glass to the area’s beer-making heritage.
It will be unveiled on Tuesday 27 November by Mr Nigel Atkinson, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire. Mr Atkinson was the last Chief Executive of Gales Brewery.
The two square metre tromp l’oeil mural, depicting a scene inside a working brewery, gives passers-by a glimpse into how the inside of the brewery might have appeared in years gone by.
Managed by East Hampshire District Council the piece was created by renowned artist Mel Holmes and funded by the Arts Council, councillor grants and the developer Linden Homes.
The piece will be unveiled at 12 noon in front of the public and some specially-invited guests, including former Gales employees and residents of the flats which now make up the iconic building.
Cllr David Evans, who has been working on the scheme, said: “We are very excited to be unveiling this special mural to the public. The painting is a beautiful reminder of an important part of Horndean’s past and will be admired by residents and visitors to the village for years to come. It has taken a great deal of work to get it here, from the background work by EHDC officers to Mel’s spectacular design.
Having it unveiled by Mr Atkinson is wonderfully appropriate as he was Chief Executive at the brewery for 16 years prior to its sale to Fuller Smith & Turner in 2006.
The Lord-Lieutenant said: “I am very much looking forward to returning to Horndean to unveil the mural on the side of the old brewery. I have many happy memories of the village and of my time working there. Residents had a hand in choosing the final design from three options displayed at the Three Parishes Fayre in the summer.
Workshops run by professional artists have also been held in the area to give residents a chance to create their own masterpieces. In total 15 workshops were held giving would-be artists the chance to have a go at ceramics, painting and storytelling.
The artwork created in the workshops will be displayed in local businesses for a week preceding the event, creating a fascinating art-trail through the village. The businesses taking part are Studio H, Horndean Travel Ltd, Oh’sos, Four London Road, The Ship and Bell and The Blendworth Centre.
Another splendid turnout for this years service and thank you to Jenny Rowney for the photographs below. Thank you also to Lee and Samantha at The Red Lion for allowing access to the first floor to take the photos!
The Communications Team is sending out regular newsletters to keep people up to date with the latest on our Local Plan review.
EHDC Councillors are automatically sent the newsletter but you may know other people in your communities that are interested in the plan and keen to get involved.
The newsletters include useful information about the review, the process and how they can take part – we want as many people as possible to have the chance to take part in the Local Plan review!
To help spread the word please sign up and then send the details on to anyone you think would be interested.
Sign up to our Local Plan newsletter:
https://www.easthants.gov.uk/planning-policy/local-plan-and-supporting-documents
This years remembrance service is expected to have a very large turn out and there will be road closures in place to make sure the service can take place safely.
The service starts at 11:40 so expect the closures to be in place some time before 10:30 until around 11:30
The new hall in Clanfield is filling with activities and Trudy Hall would like to invite anyone interested in joining a Yoga club to get in touch. Details Below:
Nominations are now open for the East Hampshire Sports Awards 2019.
The awards recognise sportsmen and women at every level, as well as the coaches and volunteers who help them succeed.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday 31 January 2019 with finalists invited to an awards evening, hosted by sporting legend Roger Black MBE, on Thursday 14 March 2019 at Old Thorns Manor Hotel in Liphook.
Cllr Julie Butler, EHDC’s Portfolio Holder for Customer Service, said: “If you know of anyone from East Hampshire that has excelled in their sporting environment over the last year then it is important to nominate them for an East Hampshire Sports Award.
“This is a fantastic evening of celebration that I look forward to every year. It gives us the opportunity to give these athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials the recognition they deserve.
“We are lucky to have a vast array of talent across a variety of sports in East Hampshire and we look forward to rewarding those who give hours of dedication to be successful.”
The annual, prestigious sports awards ceremony is organised by East Hampshire District Council to publicly recognise sporting achievement in the following categories:
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year
• Junior Disability Sportsperson of the Year
• Junior Team of the Year
• School Team of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Disability Sportsperson of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Service to Sport
• Club of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Outstanding Personal Achievement
Nominees are assessed by a judging panel and winners are required to meet criteria specific for each category.
Everyone Active, a major leisure contractor that manages more than 170 leisure and cultural centres across the UK, and the Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company have kindly sponsored the event for the second year running as part of their aims to encourage people to take part in sport and exercise.
To download the guidance and nomination forms visit www.easthants.gov.uk/sportsawards2019
I am the District Ward Councillor for Horndean Hazleton and Blendworth. I received notification from East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) that it proposed to sell the Blendworth Depot, the adjacent car park and the public toilets as one site for residential development. EHDC owns the land. The public toilets would be closed immediately if the proposals went ahead.
I feel very strongly that the residents of Horndean should be objecting to the proposal. I would ask that residents consider this proposal and make their views known to me so that they can be forwarded on to the officer at EHDC who is dealing with the matter.
I make the following points:-
1. I do not agree with the proposal to sell the depot, car park and the public toilets as one lot for residential development.
2. It is vital that the car park is retained as a car park. Horndean village is extremely short of public parking. This is constantly raised by residents as one of the biggest problems for the village. A lot of the village centre has double yellow lines because the London Rd is the main thoroughfare for traffic from that part of Horndean to the north and Clanfield and vice versa. Horndean village is long established and a large part of the dwellings do not have parking. We then have the businesses in the village centre. The last couple of years has seen a transformation in the village with new businesses opening up and attracting not only residents but also people living outside the area. The village centre is now a vibrant place to be as opposed to somewhere that one drove through to get to somewhere else. Without public car parking, the continued rejuvenation of the centre cannot happen.
3. It is vital that the employment designation of the depot is retained. One of the big advantages of LEOH was that employment land would be provided on site. Historically, residents have just lived in Horndean but have had to drive out of the area to work. There is local interest in the site and this should receive serious consideration. It would increase employment opportunities in Horndean.
4. It is also vital that the public toilets are retained. I have already referred to the transformation of the village centre. The toilets are regularly used by members of the public, visitors to the area, tradesmen, taxi and lorry drivers. I often direct individuals to them. I also understand that the toilets do have historical interest because they won an award for their innovation when first built.
5. Looking to the future, I make the following observations:- 5.1. We have the development of the Land East of Horndean site about to commence. This will bring some 700 new dwellings plus a care village to the area. Once built, the village centre will need a great deal more parking if people are to be enabled to use the doctor’s surgery, eateries and shops.
5.2. The doctor’s surgery will be moving to the new purpose built surgery in the Old Brewery development. The Practice can be expected to grow into the much larger building and more parking will be required in the village, not less.
Action is required now. Please take the time to let me know your thought.
Elaine Tickell
Ward Member for Horndean Hazleton and Blendworth.
Email:- elaine.tickell@easthants.gov.uk
Tai Chi offers two classes of this most relaxing of physical activities Thursday mornings at Merchistoun Hall. The first class is ideal for who have done Tai Chi before. The second class is ideal for complete beginners and anyone who has dabbled in it
Each session comprises of half the class being dedicated to breathing exercises – stretching, through and acknowledging the joints within the human body through gentle exercise.
‘Participation leaves the class more relaxed yet energised and is appropriate for most ages from young adults upwards’ – Alison Sandiman class leader
The first class runs from 10.10am – 11.10am and the second class runs from 11.15 – 12.15. For more details call the class leader, Alison Sandiman on 02392 631598 or email her at nutwood@waitrose.com – She looks forward to meeting you to at one of her meetings
If this season of Strictly Come Dancing has inspired you to trip the light fantastic – then the weekly afternoon Tea Dance at Merchistoun Hall – may just be what you are looking for!
Their tea dances run Thursday afternoons from 2pm – 4pm. Offering a weekly programme of dances devised and presented by the hall’s resident DJ Peter. Refreshments are included. Some the afternoons are ‘specials’ For more details call the office at Merchstoun Hall or visit the website www.merchistounhall.btck.co.uk
Picture – some of the Tea Dancers welcome you to join them Thursday afternoon at Merchistoun Hall
A New weekly youth drama group is starting at the end of October for young people aged 12 – 14 years who want to explore the fun of drama and theatre.
The group will meet on Friday evenings between 6pm & 7.30pm and will be run by 4 community drama enthusiasts who have years of experience treading the boards at Merchistoun Hall.
The emphasis will be on performance but also a chance to explore and learn about all the areas of theatre during the weekly workshops that help to make a production using its base at Merchistoun Hall as the venue to showcase their first performance
‘This is a real community based group for the community by the community’ – said Brendan Charles – Association Manager and Programme Development Officer. ‘All children are invited to come along – even if this is their first time experiencing drama’.
We are so pleased to have secured four such wonderful, willing and enthusiastic local drama enthusiasts to help run this group. ‘I have known them for a number of years and they are a great bunch!’ – said Brendan
Meetings take place during term times starting at 6pm with the first meeting to meet the team being Friday November 2nd In preparation for their production of the comedy The Axe of Albion
The play itself is about King Arthur who is having a bad day! He has lost his crown and the round table and now the Axe of Albion, which protects the Kingdom, is missing.
The Knights set off on a quest to recover the Axe and to restore peace within the Kingdom but can King Arthur trust his Knights?
Will King Arthur be double crossed? Will the Kingdom be doomed? This was chosen by the team as an ideal play to start the group with
As well as the play there are other performance related events where the young people can get involved in other seasonal events at the hall each year – seasons such as Halloween and Christmas for example.
The group are also seeking local and not so local sponsors to help the group flourish. If anyone is interested in supporting this new venture for young people in Horndean then please contact Brendan. Funds secured will help towards purchase of plays, performance licences, props, scenery and promoting the productions and events themselves.
Charges are set in 12 weekly blocks £30.00 – which equates to just £2.50 per week. For anyone interested in finding out more about the group and grabbing a part in the production call Brendan on 023 92587114 or email b.charles106hca@gmail.com
From L – R : The new Youth drama group leaders: Rosie /Verity / Kelly & Val
