Christopher Atkinson
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Fundraising, walks and talks in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney (opens the original)
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SUTTON Scotney Community Café returned from its summer break in September to raise money for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. Ladies from the hospice set up a stand to chat with customers, with a total of £593 raised during the morning after expenses. Included was more than £200 in donations from generous visitors. The next Sutton Scotney Community Café will be at the Victoria Hall, Sutton Scotney, 9.30am to 12noon on Wednesday, October 21, where it will be raising money for Blood Cancer UK, t
Nursery where children are 'highly curious' celebrates strong Ofsted report (opens the original)
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A nursery where children are “happy, settled and show a secure enthusiasm for learning” has earned an Ofsted Strong Standard. Busy Bees Sutton Scotney in Stockbridge Road was praised for its “highly inclusive environment where children flourish” and the “warm and secure” relationships staff build with children. Sarah Dimmer, centre director at Busy Bees Sutton Scotney, said: "We are over the moon with our Ofsted result, which is a true testament to the dedication and commitment of our incredible
Councillors urge support for Droxford Fire Station as replacement funding faces delay (opens the original)
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Meon Valley councillors are urging residents to back Droxford Fire Station at a demonstration. The demo will be held near the fire station in Union Lane on Saturday, October 3, at 3pm. It comes as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service considers pausing funding for a replacement building in the village because of budget pressures. A cross-party group of Meon Valley city councillors is organising the event, including Danny Lee, Malcolm Wallace, Suzanne White, Jerry Pett, David Ablitt
'New sheriff in town' as business man takes on Post Office (opens the original)
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"THERE is a new sheriff in town – but the services are the same." Those are the words of a Bishop’s Waltham businessman who has bought the town’s post office. Donald Iro, who is a former vice-chairman of Bishop’s Waltham Parish Council, took over the business after the previous owner decided to step down. Mr Iro said that the Post Office is one of the most important parts of the community, saying: "When you think of Bishop’s Waltham, there are five things that have represented the town. "The fir
Art group set up in lockdown draws record 300 visitors to annual exhibition (opens the original)
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A Hampshire art group has attracted record visitor numbers to its annual exhibition. Strange TimesQuest, based in Kings Worthy, welcomed more than 300 visitors to its sixth annual show during Hampshire Open Studios, making it the group’s most successful event to date. The group was founded during the Covid-19 pandemic by Terry Linehan and has since grown from 13 to 50 members. Each month, artists are given a new theme and create artwork at home to share online with the group. Strange TimesQuest
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