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December 2016 Volume 163 COLDEN COMMON NEWSLETTER Allotment Winter tidy up for Christmas by Jim le Couteur Children, can you spot the hedgehog ? Though it’s a bit late for him to be out.
December 2016 Volume 163
COLDEN COMMON
NEWSLETTER
Allotment Winter tidy up for Christmas by Jim le Couteur
Children, can you spot the hedgehog ? Though it’s a bit late for him to be out.
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The Community centre has needed quite a bit of work lately. In
August the external lights were replaced with low energy LED's and
the sensor switches and timers were overhauled. This has provided a
reliable bright light which is of benefit to all users of the car park and side walk. We are
grateful to Councillor Rob Humby and Hampshire County Council for a £600 grant towards
the cost.
Also during August the Gloucester Hall floor was
stripped, sanded and resealed. This is a job that
should be done every 5 to 10 years. This is only
the 2nd time in the centre’s 24 year history that it
has been done and will preserve the floor for some
years to come. Who would have thought that
under all the build up of stains and varnishes
there was a beautiful maple floor?
During half term week the CCTV system has
been overhauled, cameras have been cleaned and
repositioned, the skateboard camera has been
replaced and a new computer installed which
gives excellent pictures and recording. The cost of
this work has been shared with the parish
council. This should assist the police in
identifying persons who damage and vandalise
the centre of the village.
Whilst the Electricians were working here, our
decorator, Graham King, was busy filling up
holes, touching up and making good the damage
that had been done to paintwork in recent
months. Fortunately the centre was in a
reasonably good state of repair this year. He was
able to fit this in with the replacement of the
internal lighting so that the same mechanical
platform could be used for both purposes. Many
thanks to our lighting suppliers LVD
Installations for saving us the additional expense.
The pictures on the right show the Gloucester
Hall in all it’s glory with the new lights at
different settings.
The newly sanded and sealed floor reflects the
light settings.
It looks as though our heating system in the
Gloucester Hall might have reached the end of
its life. The stage end heater has failed and we
cannot access it to replace any components. A decision is being made as to the way forward;
heating companies are being invited to provide alternative solutions.
Office - 01962715789 [email protected]
Bookings - 01962 711453 [email protected]
Out of hours Information - 023 80692409 [email protected]
COLDEN�COMMON�COMMUNITY�CENTRE��
www.coldencommoncc.co.uk
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Ivor Bundell
Maureen Rees
Matt Parr
Simon Dakeyne
John Strougler
Chair
Treasurer & Centre Manager trustee
Chair—Social Committee
Trustee
Trustee
All trustees can be contacted
through the Community centre
office email
Maureen can also be contacted on
Celebration:
The Colden Common Community Centre will be 25 years old next Spring, 2017. We want to
celebrate this special event and would love you to help us make this a fantastic occasion for the
whole village. Do please come to the planning meetings that are being arranged – bring your
energy and your ideas!
Community Centre:
The Colden Common Community Association (CCCA) leases the Community Centre building
from the Parish Council at a peppercorn rent. The CCCA has a full repairing lease on the
Community Centre, which means the CCCA Trustees are responsible for all capital and revenue
expenditure required for the upkeep of the building. This includes: regular bills for heating,
lighting, gas etc.; maintenance of the internal and external fabric of the building; and full
insurance coverage for property, staff and visitors. To meet these obligations we use income from
hiring out rooms, raise funds from events, and seek grants from public bodies. We employ part-
time staff to manage bookings and keep the centre clean and safe; volunteers operate a rota for
unlocking and locking the centre for evening and weekend functions; we have an unpaid full-time
volunteer Centre Manager.
The Future:
The Community Centre will be 25 years old next Spring, 2017, and many features and facilities
are now reaching end of life. In the last few years we have added some facilities and renewed
others. In the future we will be looking to modernise wherever necessary whilst maintaining
responsible management of limited funds. The CCCA will continue to provide the Community
Centre as a key resource to the village and to maintain the fabric and services supplied to the
best of our abilities.
We would love to have more Trustees to help ensure we maintain best practice as a Community
Association, and more volunteers to help with events throughout the year. If you are interested in
becoming a Trustee or working as a Volunteer, please contact us at:
[email protected] or give us a call on 01962-715789
Look forward to seeing you soon,
Ivor M Bundell
Chair CCCA Trustees
COLDEN COMMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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www.coldencommon-pc.gov.uk
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL LOCAL PLAN
The Planning Inspector has concluded during his inspection of the Winchester City Council Local
Plan (Part 2, site allocations) that no modifications are required to the policies relating to Colden
Common. It is hoped that the Local Plan for Winchester will be adopted in early 2017.
Colden Common has two sites which have been submitted for appeal against Winchester City
Council’s refusal to grant planning permission. They are Lower Moors Road and Main Road
(opposite King Charles Cottage). The Autumn appeal was postponed and is now planned for
December.
EASTLEIGH LOCAL PLAN
Just before Christmas 2015, Eastleigh Borough Council announced that an Issues and Options
document would be going out for public consultation. This document identifies potential sites
within the borough of Eastleigh which are being considered for development to meet the
government’s housing target. One of the eight options (option b) is in Bishopstoke between
Stoke Park Wood and the village boundary south of Church Lane. It has been identified as
potentially accommodating up to 3,700 dwellings and 29,000m2 of employment floor space. In
seeking to address transport congestion in the wider area, this option also proposes a new road
link running from either Crowd Hill or Fishers Pond, across land South of Church Lane, and
exiting onto either Highbridge Road, North of Wardle Road or by the Allbrook Hill bridge. It is
proposed that the other side of the Bridge could accommodate a direct link on the M3 junction,
avoiding Pitmore Road.
The first stage of the public consultation closed in February, and despite options b & c having
more objections than any other possible sites, Eastleigh Borough Council decided to continue
with further feasibility studies.
ACTION AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT (ADD) is a campaign group which has
been formed by a coalition of residents’ associations, Parish councils and individuals
across Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Upham, Owslebury, Allbrook, Colden Common, Brambridge,
Highbridge, Twyford and Otterbourne. ADD are local people concerned about the impact this ill-
considered development will have on our lives. ADD recognises we must build new houses, but
options B&C are too destructive and the new development will be unsustainable. ADD are
fighting to get the message across before it is too late. The campaign is not linked to, or against,
any political party.
To learn more about ADD, and in particular options B and C, please go to: www.eastleigh.org
Debbie Harding, Parish Clerk 01962 713700 or 07775 627131
Chairman Richard Izard 01962 712167, [email protected]
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Sports / Meeting room hire
The Neil Smith Suite at Colden Common Park, Boyes Lane is now available for day time, cor-
porate hire, for meetings and conferences. The room can hold 40 people theatre style
and has ample free parking and kitchen facilities.
For any enquiries regarding the availability / bookings of our facilities at either Colden
Common Park or the Recreation Ground on Main Road contact Debbie Harding on
07775 627131 or [email protected] .
Do you want to be kept up to date with Village events and information?
If you have access to the internet and have not already done so, please sign up to the Parish
Council Information Service.
Colden Common Information service is operated on behalf of the Community by Colden Common Parish Council. This service aims to alert those subscribed about local authority and community services, meetings and not for profit events in Colden Common and our surrounding parishes. You will not receive any commercial advertisements
You can see an archive of previous communications and sign up on the latest news section of
the Parish Council website. www.coldencommon-pc.gov.uk
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Holy Trinity Church
I was very sad to see my Methodist colleague, John Archer’s piece in the last edition of Colden
Common Newsletter, bidding farewell, (for the second time!), to us all, as he retires and makes
way for the Rev’d Bob Kitching at the Methodist Church. It is very good to welcome Bob and my
hope is that the ties between the two churches continue to strengthen and the activities we
undertake together, also continue and grow. Indeed we have already started working together.
One feature of the past year has been the success of Open the Book which is a joint effort by the
different Christian groups in the village, coming together to perform different Bible stories to the
children at Colden Common Primary School. The organisers are to be complimented for their
originality when interpreting the stories for the children and the performers congratulated for
their invention and creativity in getting the message over. Many compliments have been paid to
the group about what they are doing.
Of course the children and everyone else will be turning their thoughts to Christmas and as you
receive this Newsletter the season of Advent, that time of preparation for Christmas, will have
just begun. In some ways it is a time of contradiction for Christians. The period leading up to the
celebration of the birth of Jesus, becomes increasingly busier for everyone, trying to have
everything ready before Christmas Day. Yet the intention of Advent in the church, is to pause and
reflect on the nature and importance of the approaching birth of the Son of God. Holding these
two opposing positions is not easy - if not impossible.
However you cope with Advent season and the run up to Christmas, all at Holy Trinity wish you a
very joyful Christmas and a Peaceful 2017, and we look forward to seeing you at any of our
Christmas Services.
December Services and Events
Sunday 4th 11am Patronal Benefice Communion at St Andrew’s, Owslebury
(no service at Holy Trinity)
Sunday 11th 9.45am Family Service
Monday 12th 6pm Cubs’, Beavers’ and Scouts’ Carol Service
Tuesday 13th 5pm Brownies’ Carol Service
Thursday 15th and Friday 16th 7.30pm Village Carol Concert
Sunday 18th 4pm the Village Carol Service at the Methodist Church where Holy
Trinity join the Methodists and other Christian groups to celebrate Christmas.
24th Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th 3.30pm Christingle - dressing the Crib, sing-
ing carols and lighting a candle in an orange!
11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
25th Christmas Day 9.30am Christmas Eucharist with Carols
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January Services and Events
1st, New Year’s Day, 11am Benefice Eucharist at St Mary’s, Twyford (no ser-
vice at Holy Trinity)
Sunday 8th, 9.45am Family Service celebrating the arrival of the Wise Men
and renewing our baptismal vows.
February
Sunday 12th, 9.45am Family Service
Early warning ! - 1st March is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent and
preparation for Easter and we mark this with a service at St Andrew’s
Owslebury.
Regular Services
Sunday Eucharist is held at 9.30 on the first, third and fourth Sundays of the
month,
Family Service is usually the second Sunday,
Evensong is held at 6pm on the second and fourth Sunday.
Would you like some COMPANY FOR LUNCH?
If so, please join us for a
two course, freshly cooked meal, with friendly diners, for £7.50.
Bring your own liquid
refreshment. ‘Take-aways’ on
request.
Held on third Wednesday of
the month in the Church
Rooms,
Main Road, Colden Common.
All welcome. Ample parking.
For further information or to
book phone Chris 01962 713097.
All profits to Holy Trinity Church.
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Colden Common Methodist Church
Established 1866
Volume 163
Drop in for Coffee - Every Tuesday
at the Community Centre
Hosted by the Methodist Church
Pot of Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee and homemade cakes
Minister : Rev Bob Kitching 02380 253441
Senior Steward : Jenny Barker 01962 712559
David Blunkett the former Home secretary is reported as saying that shops
should be discouraged from showing Christmas displays until the beginning of
December. He suggested that the Christian message has been forgotten amidst
the commercial promotion of the festival.
So what is the Christian message? It is the celebration of God's son Jesus
coming to our world as the baby at Bethlehem. That is mind-blowing, almost
impossible to take in. One hymn writer put it like this ' Our God contracted to
a span, incomprehensibly made man.'
Jesus born at Bethlehem is the Saviour of the world. Christians celebrate
because we believe in a God who cares, who knows and who loves. He is no
absentee God out there, but one with us. That is marvellous news for every one.
We wish you all a very Happy Christmas in Colden Common from the
Methodist Church.
Everyone is welcome to join us at any services and a special invitation to
'Christmas Messy Church' and puppet show at the Community Centre.
Rev Bob Kitching
Dec 4th 10.30 Morning Service
Dec 11th 10.30 Morning Service
no cafe or bring & share
Dec 11th 3.00 Messy Christmas &
Puppet Show’
Community Centre
Dec 18th 10.30 Holy Communion
service
Dec 18th 4.00 Village Carol Service
Dec 25th 10.30 Christmas Day
Service
Jan 1st 10.30 Morning service
Jan 8th 10.30 Covenant service
& Holy Communion
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" Our herd of reindeer"
is a way of being church for families involving fun
is a church, not a craft club, that helps us encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour
is found across the world
values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity,
hospitality and celebration
Our Messy Church meets on the second Thursday of every month at 3.30pm-5.30pm in the
Methodist Church on Spring Lane Colden Common. We enjoy:-
stories from the Bible, singing, playing games,
painting using all sorts of stuff - oil, wax, vegetables, fruit, parts of our bodies,
making things with wood, cardboard, material.
praying in all sorts of ways with actions, pictures, stuff we have made.
a meal for the children at the end, and cake for the adults.
Children must bring an adult and an adult must bring a child. We are not meeting on the
second Thursday in December, instead there will be a Messy Christmas event including a
fantastic puppet show and exciting craft activities on Sunday 11th December from 3.00pm in
the Community Centre. We will be meeting together again in the Methodist Church on the
second Thursday in January (the 12th). Take a look at some of things we have made recently
A group for young people in school years 5 upwards where we explore the
Christian faith through discussion, films, art, woodwork, cooking,
electronics, interesting experiments and outings.
Our activities have ranged from a FEST Bake off where everyone made and
decorated wonderful cake creations to electronic egg timers, thrown pots on the
potter’s wheel, a Bowling evening a "Scrapheap Challenge" and a Rocket extravaganza. On 25th
November we plan designing our own Board games including constructing an electronic dice.
We normally meet on the 4th Friday of every month at 6.30pm at the Methodist Church in
Digital Egg Timer Scrapheap Challenge
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4Cs Café Situated within the Community Centre
Offering a range of Warm Dinners,
Full Breakfasts,
Lunches, Brunches,
Nibbles and
Munchies.
Open Monday
to Friday
10am - 4pm
Take Away Service
Please be aware that all alcoholic drinks bought in our café
Or shop must be consumed on the premises
Saturday 3rd December at 7.30pm
A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA with The Waynflete Singers and English Chamber Orchestra in Winchester
Cathedral directed by Andrew Lumsden.
Vaughan Williams: FANTASIA ON CHRISTMAS CAROLS; Poulenc: GLORIA; Finzi: IN TERRA PAX; Carols
for choir and audience. Soloists: Nadine Benjamin – soprano, Marcus Farnsworth – Baritone.
Tickets £9 - £39 (2 FOR 1 OFFER AVAILABLE on some seats) from The
Cathedral Box Office 01962 857275
www.tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk www.waynfletesingers.org.uk
(registered charity No. 285107)
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Ladies Group
Twyford Morestead Compton Colden Common
Owslebury Otterbourne Shawford
TWYFORD AND DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION
DO YOU LIVE IN THIS AREA? DO YOU NEED HELP?
The Charity is for individuals with needs who reside in this area, by paying for
services or facilities to help them in the short term. We can also work in
collaboration with other charities.
We are here to help you through difficult times, when help is not readily
available from other sources (the trustees do not apply any sort of means test)
The trustees need to be sure that other sources of help have been explored and
cannot provide retrospective funding.
There is no complicated form to complete; often a simple telephone call is
sufficient. We also respond to emergencies. The Twyford Surgery and Social
Services know of us and can apply, or call the Secretary direct to find out more
about us and find out if we are able to help you.
Giselle Letchworth 01962 712158
All information received is treated with total confidentiality.
CHARITY REG. 800876
We started our new programme in September with an amusing and interesting
talk entitled' Best Face Forward' ,giving us an insight into how people coped
with shortages during the war, for instance, a cake filling using mashed potato!
In October we had a beautiful slideshow from Wessex audio/visual on New
Zealand, they never disappoint. November brought us a talk by 'The
Samaritans.
The Christmas party is on 3rd December which is always a fun and
gastronomic evening.
Dates for the diary:
Sat 3rd Dec. Xmas party 7.30 Patrick Moore hall
January 20th 7.45 Bert Stratton lounge 'A life on the Ocean Wave'
February 17th 7.45 Bert Stratton Lounge, Mary Rose Trust
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A Letter from Westminster
Last time I
m e n t i o n e d
E a s t l e i g h
B o r o u g h
Council’s still
absent Local
Development
Plan. In
contrast to
W i n c h e s t e r ,
which has its
20-year plan agreed, Eastleigh has already
had one plan thrown out and is years behind
in this crucial local process.
This matters a great deal to Colden Common
because one proposed major development area
is north of Bishopstoke (known as Options
B&C) where thousands of new houses could be
built with the self-evident impact that will
have on us. I am working with Eastleigh MP,
Mims Davies, and Meon Valley MP, George
Hollingbery, and we have now written to the
leader of Eastleigh asking him to halt “the
unstoppable march” towards 7200 new homes
i n B i s h o p s t o k e .
We want the council to look seriously towards
solving traffic and infrastructure issues before
committing to any option and remain
concerned they are formulating plans in
isolation and not working with or taking into
consideration the impact of development in the
borough will have on the parts of Winchester
bordering Eastleigh. We all remain engaged
with the extremely effective campaign group,
Action Against Destructive Development
(ADD) as well as County Councillor, Rob
Humby and your city councillors. I will keep
www.stevebrine.com/eastleighplan updated of
course.
Life in Westminster continues to be really
busy and recent work for me has included
taking part in a very special debate on baby
loss, various events as part of breast cancer
awareness month, supporting the new
Homeless Reduction Bill and overseeing some
real progress in our long-running campaign to
fight nuisance calls. Furthermore, my new
Ministerial role at the DWP is keeping me on
my toes and I am extremely proud of the new
Health & Work Green Paper we launched last
month. All of this via
www.stevebrine.com/westminster
For almost a decade now I have been
publishing regularly my constituency
newspaper, The Winchester Post, and the
Winter 2016 edition should be with you during
November. You can get it online however and
share it via www.stevebrine.com/publications
Finally, my ongoing PMQ ballot is proving
more popular than ever. In addition to
Wednesday 7th December 2016, I have now
added Wednesday 22nd March 2017 so do
add your name to the draw via
www.stevebrine.com/PMQs or 01962 791110.
Much more on my work, in Westminster and
the constituency, via the website.
Steve Brine MP
Winchester & Colden Common
Steve with the Chief Executive of Breast
Cancer Now (far left) and colleagues at
the recent Breast Cancer Annual
Reception in Parliament;
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Over 100 children came along to embrace autumn at our
Scarecrow Festival. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we
did! Thank you for all your support! We are extremely
pleased to report that this was our biggest fundraiser to date! The money
raised will go towards new and exciting resources for the children. We
will be back with another community event – our Easter Egg hunt in
March.
Our celebrations continue as we say huge congratulations to our deputy su-
pervisor Ms Bebe who graduated her Foundation Degree in Early Years
(Level 5). But she’s not stopping there – she’s now working hard to get her
Honours Degree (Level 6). Pre-School is already benefiting from her studies
with a new take on Show & Tell, amongst other things. Well done! We are
the only Pre-School in Colden Common to have a management team educated
to degree level.
We also welcomed two new members of staff, Ms Paton and Ms Burman, in September. The
children have taken to them like a dream and we are enjoying their professional expertise.
The children enjoyed a visit from the Tutu Club – everyone joined in with their
good toes and naughty toes! And we’ve been getting our chefs’ hats on, decorat-
ing biscuits and making fruit kebabs. We also had lots of fun on our theatre
trip. The children found the whole experience very exciting!
It’s that time of year again when we get all festive! Christmas is just around the corner and
we are busy preparing for our Nativity Play. The children have been having lots of fun making
personalised Christmas gifts too.
We offer caring, stimulating, quality childcare, in a bright, mod-
ern, purpose built environment, for little ones aged 2 years 6
months up to Reception age. We also have a large, secure, ‘all-
weather’ garden attached to the setting with wooden climbing frame,
nature kitchen and sand pit.
Working closely with the Early Year’s Foundation Stage we provide activities
based around the children’s interests and encourage the children to learn
through play. We visit Colden Common Primary School for our weekly music and
movement session and have been venturing outside pre-school, including trips to
the shops and post office. We continue to invite local
children’s groups every month and look forward to our
next exciting visitor.
We are open Monday to Friday, with extended hours (8.30am – 3pm)
and flexible drop off and collection times, and conveniently based in
the Community Centre. If you are interested in placing your child
with us, please do drop in for a visit or call Amanda Pinney our ad-
missions secretary (01962 712477). We look forward to meeting you soon!
Finally, at the end of October we said good bye to Alison
Smith. She will be greatly missed and we wish her luck
in her new adventures.
www.coldencommonpre-school.co.uk
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LUNCH CLUB for elderly people is held every Wednesday at the Community Centre.
We currently have space for more people to join us. Would you enjoy a home-made lunch, and
the chance to meet others, why not come and join us?
Is transport a problem? The mini bus can pick you up from your home.
Cost for lunch is £4, for two courses and tea/coffee.
For more information phone Pat 01962 808909
VOLUNTEER RUN CAR TRANSPORT SERVICE
Our drivers have been very busy helping people in Colden Common who have transport
difficulties, mostly for health related journeys, doctor, hospitals, dentist, etc
We need more drivers – can you help???
Just a few hours could make such a difference to someone in need. If you are aged under 75
years,
and would like to help, please phone Jenny 713784. No set time needs to be given - it is done
on an as and when needed basis.
If you find it difficult to get to an appointment, we will do our best to help you.
Phone Mo on 02380 692611 – leave a message if no reply.
OUR VILLAGE MINI BUS
We offer regular shopping trips to
Winchester on Wednesdays – leave Spring House at 9.15am return from Winchester
at 11 am
Eastleigh or Chandlers Ford on Thursdays – leave Spring House at 1.15pm
return leaving at 3.15pm
Both trips are open to all, wheelchair friendly, £2 per trip.
MUST be booked in advance with Carole on 713488
DRIVERS NEEDED –
Can you offer a few hours on our monthly rota? More information from Dave 713986.
Anyone aged between 25 and 69 years are eligible to drive, D1 licence not essential.
Relevant training given.
Special General meeting of the
COLDEN COMMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.
It was agreed that the best location for the Parish Office is within the Community Centre.
It was agreed to hold further talks on the location of the Parish Office within the Community Centre.
These talks will be presided over by two independent Volunteers.
Meetings will be attended by two representatives from the Trustee Committee of the Community Association
and two Parish Council representatives who have not been involved in any earlier discussions on the Parish
office
Volume 163 Page 15 Gardening Club
Don’t forget folks, the AGM took place in
September. It was your chance to have a
moan, groan or cheer the club on. If you
missed it --- there will be another one next
year.
The AGM went smoothly and we moved
quickly to Paul who outlined the planned
visits for next summer plus the winter
months evening talks/discussions and
social events.
Starting in the New Year (Mmmm, we talk
about 2017 already), on the 25th January
we will have an American Supper
evening. In February a visit from Ray
Broughton talking about common pests
and diseases, (not the cat or dog from next
door!).
Unfortunately there will not be a flower
show in March. However to make up for
the loss of the flower show, Paul has
organised a day visit on the 25th June to
the gardens at the Bishops Palace, Wells
Cathedral. 14-acres of Grade II listed
gardens contained within the ramparts
and moat of the old Bishops Palace.
Wander through and around: herbaceous
borders, a parterre with scented roses,
the Arboretum designed and planted in
1977 by Hilliers, explore the Community
Garden and, finally, relax in the
contemporary Garden of Reflection. Come
to think of it, I might just reflect on a
cream scone and a glass or two of
Somerset cider at the Palace local
hostelry.
So, a lot to look forward to next year, but
we still have to get through the remains of
this year yet.
At the moment I am now putting a thick
mulch of manure on the flowerbeds to
reduce the weeds and feed the soil. Also
cutting back the roses and generally
cleaning up the garden ready for the
winter.
However the weather is still warm enough
to reposition, divide an overgrown plant
or just plant new plants ready for that big
burst of colour next spring or summer.
As usual there are many things to do but
there are still flowers “flowering” their
socks off and fruit to pick before the first
frosts arrive. Yes it’s the annual race
between me and the squirrel to see who
will get to the cobnuts first.
Now comes the advert, which some of you
may know it off by heart: come to one of
our meetings at the Community Centre
held on the last Wednesday evening of
every month. During the winter months
September to April, they are held in the
Centre’s Sir Patrick Moore room. During
the summer months we meet outside the
Centre before visiting local gardens;meet
gardeners and hear their tales from the
potting shed; enjoy the “refreshments”;
find out more information about our days
out and the events that we have planned
for the coming year.
2017 Diary
25th January American Supper
22nd February Ray Broughton - Common Pests & Diseases
29th March Photos from 2016 garden visits
26th April Ruth ‘The Lady Gardener’ - Creating a Cottage Garden
25th June Day visit - Wells Somerset, the Bishops Palace gardens
27th September Jim McDonald - Growing Sweet Peas
25th October AGM + pumpkin soup + Helen - Flower arrangements for Winchester Cathedral
29th November Chapter & Verse + mince pies - Gardens and Gardeners
The Garden Blogger – November 2016
Email: [email protected]
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Sunday Dec 11th 3 - 6pm
Colden Common Community Centre
The Chandlers Ford Puppet team are returning to
Colden Common again this Christmas. They are join-
ing Messy Church Colden Common to bring you Messy
Crafts followed by the puppet show, "Seeking His
Love". Suitable for all ages - toddlers to grandpar-
ents.
3.00 pm
Messy Christmas Crafts
followed by sandwich tea
Seeking His Love (45 min puppet show)
Everyone welcome but children please bring an adult
and it's free!
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The Colden Common Shed was created in
early June 2015, and has Charitable
Incorporated Organisation (C.I.O.) status.
It’s aims and objectives are to provide a
forum and meeting venue for those (men and
women) approaching retirement age, who
are at a bit of a “loose end”, and want to
regenerate their social life somewhat,
although young people are very welcome.
The Shed is located at present in the Colden
Common Sports Pavilion on the Recreation
Ground. It is still developing and consists of
a DIY workshop (with woodworking
machinery etc.) and also provides tea, coffee
and facilities for just social chat and
socialising, for those who want that.
Short craft courses are run from time to time
(eg Glass Making) and visits to places of
interest eg. Bletchley Park, BMW factory
etc.
Some members manufacture items for sale
to the general public, which gives the Shed a
little income – Garden Trugs, Hedgehog
Boxes, Owl Boxes etc. Being a Charity the
Shed is obviously a non-profit making
organisation.
At present the Shed is open from 2.00 pm to
6.00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Plans are afoot to expand into a new purpose
build Shed at the southern end of the village
in the mid-term future.
The Shed runs on a self-help basis, everyone
is a volunteer and there are no paid staff.
Legal and other policy matters are overseen
by a committee of Trustees, annually elected
or re-elected by the members.
A new website is under construction
( coldencommonshed.org.uk ) and will be up
and running in the near future.
Everyone is welcome - membership costs
approximately £1.15 per week, payable
annually.
Interested persons should contact either :
Adrian Kelly - 01962 712589 Steve Badham - 01962 714117
Or - thecoldencommonshed@gmailcom
COLDEN COMMON SHED
Fine weather and a good turnout saw the opening of the new Colden Common Tennis Club
at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 29 October. A young, budding tennis player Nathan
Matthews opened the courts with the traditional ribbon cutting. A summer fete atmosphere
accompanied the free tennis mix-in which meant that the three brand new courts were
packed with adults and juniors alike. Waughman Tennis supported the launch as the
official coaching team and this encouraged a real feeling of participation and
professionalism.
The night before the club opening, the Tennis club hosted a fundraising Barn Dance at the
community centre. This was great fun and managed to raise funds for future club
improvements such as better lighting. Please watch out for, and support, future events.
Family memberships are available ranging from £35 to £75 for the year depending on your
needs; this represents tremendous value for money to play tennis locally on the fantastic
new courts. For more information and to join please go to www.cctennisclub.net.
Thanks
Mark Ashthorpe
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We have had a super exciting and busy Autumn Term here at Rainbows; the children have settled extremely well into the New Year and we have enjoyed a huge range of activities including painting, cooking, reading and gardening. We have been lucky with some lovely autumnal weather, which has meant that we have enjoyed regular visits to the allotment as well as our daily visits to the park. This has resulted in lots of conker and leaf collecting! The children have enjoyed lots of craft linked to Halloween, Bonfire Night and of course Christmas.
The children enjoyed learning a variety of Harvest songs earlier in the term and performed a lovely service for their parents where we also collected donations for Winchester Basics Bank. We had a huge turnout for the Rainbows Family Photo session back in October where lots of families took the opportunity to have some fab photos taken ready to purchase at a bargain price – perfect Christmas presents.
We had a very successful fundraiser with our Jumble Sale this term, people came from far and wide, and we sold a huge amount, which resulted in our
highest total raised to date! We also ran our regular tombola stall at the village winter fayre, a great opportunity to win some Christmassy treats.
We would like to congratulate Charlotte who has completed her Foundation Degree in Childhood studies. We are all very proud of your hard work and commitment.
We are getting into the festive spirit now preparing for our Christmas Story service as well as preparing for the children’s end of term party. We are looking forward to a lovely break and then a busy term next year when we have lots more fundraising events planned. Events we are looking forward to include a Valentines disco and a sponsored wheels activity. Some of our fabulous parents are also undertaking a skydive (yes you read correctly!!) to raise money for Rainbows - look out for more details nearer the time.
We made a big decision this term and decided to change our name. We have always been known as Rainbow Playgroup but we felt the time was right to update this to reflect the fact that we are a Preschool. This has meant a new name – Rainbow Preschool, as well as new contact details and email addresses. They are as follows: -
Public Page: www.facebook.com/RainbowPreschoolCC
Website (still being developed) www.rainbowpreschoolcc.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Rainbows is an Ofsted Outstanding friendly, committed Colden Common Community Preschool. We truly care about what we do and giving our children the best possible start to their educational journeys. We take children from age two years, six months up to school age. We meet daily at the Colden Common Methodist Church on Spring Lane. We offer our children a stimulating, secure and very happy environment in three different rooms plus an outdoor area as well as daily visits to the park and regular visits to our allotment and the local Primary School. We ensure all of our children’s individual needs are catered for. Please feel free to come and see us in action and have a look around our fabulous Preschool.
Chairs: Jo Harvey & Carli Merritt
Booking Secretary: Tracy Gilmour- 715140
Rainbow Playgroup - 713368
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Colden Common WI
COLDEN COMMON PARISH HALL TRUST - The next deadline for receipt of applications
from village charities for grants from the Trust is 31st December 2016. For an application
form please apply to Bob Kitchen, email: [email protected], or if you would like
to discuss - phone 01962 714825.
Monthly meetings are held at the Church Rooms, Main Road, usually on the second
Thursday of each month, although in January we will be enjoying a Festive Dinner at the
Rising Sun. We normally have a speaker and time for socialising. Any ladies are welcome to
come along and join us. In August members and friends enjoyed a coach outing to Eltham
Palace, Greenwich, London, thanks to Margaret who organised this for us.
We have attended other Institutes’ birthdays and we will be celebrating our 40th
anniversary in April, how times have changed in that time. Members have enjoyed taking
part in Quizzes, Skittles and Darts competitions and Carole was placed first in the craft
competition at the Romsey Show. We also have walks, visits, Knit and Natter, craft events.
8th
December – Christmas Social evening, with a quiz, nibbles, drinks and lots of socialising.
9th
February – Fundraising and Events Manager of local Joe Glover Trust
9th
March – Chairman of Hampshire Federation WI
Recently we have been very busy. In September we organised a meeting with speakers on Food Allergies
and Coeliac Disease, which was very interesting, but unfortunately not well attended
In October we invited a host of organisations to display their information, from local Men in Sheds, Diabe-
tes UK, Blue Light Trust, WinACC, Solicitors, plus many more. An interesting event.
The Best Foot Forward scheme now runs successfully from Colden Common Community Centre, meeting
every Wednesday at 10.30am walking for about an hour. All welcome, no charge or booking needed – just
turn up.
Our AGM follows in November when Committee will be elected.
Any patient of the Twyford Practice, or their carer, are welcome to attend the meetings we hold during the
year. We have a committee of members from all areas covered by the Practice who meet every other
month. Representative from the Practice attends and gives an update on matters both local and national.
Chairman Helen 0783 1480n453
Email [email protected]
Volume 163 Page 20
What busy few months Guiding in Colden Common has had. The Rainbows
have celebrated the 150 years of Beatrix Potter by visiting the Mottisfont
Beatrix Potter trail (with 2nd Colden Common Brownies) and completing
various challenges both in and out of doors. Thank you to Jenny and Chris
who helped us to pond dip.
t Colden Common Brownies have been out and
about visiting Hare Farm and have completed
many crafting activities. 2nd Colden Common
Brownies have also celebrated 150 years of
Beatrix Potter by making many a picture using
food from Mr McGregor’s gardens, made our
own gardens and decorated cakes as Beatrix
Potter characters. We would like to say a huge
thank you to Sue for all her hard work and support over the last 17 years, we hope that she will
join us again soon! We have places for girls to join Brownies in both Colden Common (on
Mondays ) and Twyford (on Mondays)
A highlight for us all this term has been the reopening of 1st Colden
Common Guides thanks to Chelsea and Marija. The Guides have already
completed the peppermint cream challenge, did alphabet spaghetti
promises, made marshmallow and spaghetti showstoppers and made their
promises at Flipout. We have places available in both Guide units (Colden
Common on Wednesdays and Twyford on Thursdays).
For details of joining please register on https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/
get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/ or Google joining Guiding.
Guiding in Colden Common is a charity run by volunteers. We need your help to ensure that all
the girls who wish to join can attend meetings. There is currently a waiting list running for some
units. Do you have an hour or two to spare a week, or even once a month to help us support the
girls in the village? Please contact us on https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-
volunteer/register-your-interest/ .
We look forward to hearing from you and would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and
New Year.
Dear Colden Common,
During the summer, I went to Finland on a trip with a group of Senior Section girls. It
was incredible! The weather was stunning the whole time, the lakes were amazing, the food
was interesting and the people I met were all lovely! I met many people from many
different countries all of whom welcomed the whole group to spend evenings with them
singing songs and playing games. None of this would have been possible without your help!
I wanted to take the time to thank you all for helping me have the best time ever! A
special thank you to Becky and the other leaders for taking us on a magical trip!
Love from Mia xx
Volume 163 Page 21
CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS
Holy Trinity Church
Colden Common
Thursday 15th
and
Friday 16th December
at 7.30pm
Tickets: £7.00
(includes mulled wine and mine pie)
To book call: 02380 651188
or email:
Mia in Finland
Do you want your say - become a member of
Colden Common
Community Association
Would you like to be even more involved
Please ask about becoming a trustee
Volume 163 Page 22
Chimney Fire Safety.
Most chimney fires are preventable. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent fires within your chimney.
Here are some simple tips to reduce the chances of a fire in your chimney: Sweep the chimney before use if you haven't used it for some time.
Ensure a fireguard is in front of the fire at all times.
Sparkguards can prevent a serious property fire.
Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
Never use petrol or paraffin to light your fire.
Recommended maintenance routine: Solid fuel appliances - should be swept once a year for smokeless fuel and twice a year if you're using coal.
Wood burning appliances - should be swept every three months when in use.
Gas appliances - once a year if designed for sweeping.
Oil fired appliances - once a year.
If you have a chimney fire: Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service. It will help if someone can wait outside to meet us.
If you have a conventional open fire, extinguish the fire in the grate by gently splashing water onto the open fire a little at a time allowing the steam to vent up the chimney.
If you have a solid fuel appliance, close down the ventilation as much as possible.
Move furniture and rugs away from the fireplace and remove any nearby ornaments.
Place a sparkguard in front of the fire.
Feel the chimney breast in other rooms for signs of heat.
If a wall is becoming hot, move furniture away.
Ensure that access to your attic or roof space is available for us as we will want to thoroughly check this area for signs of possible fire spread.
If smoke starts to enter your property, move outside as soon as possible.
Useful contact points and further information:
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service homepage: www.hantsfire.gov.uk
Community Fire Safety Department: 02380 626809
Email: [email protected]
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Featuring Popular Latin and Ballroom Dances.
Combined with proven fitness techniques to give you fast
results and a heap of fun, it’s a good start to the week.
Classes £5 Pay as you come—Mondays 9.30am to 10.30am
Colden Common
Village Diary can be
accessed through
the CCCC Website
Please check
Colden Common Village
Diary for dates when
arranging an event
www.coldencommoncc.co.uk
Colden Common Newsletter
More information from Jenny Gray 713784 or Paul Nicholson 713102
THE WOODPECKERSEnvironmental Group
The local Brownie pack enjoyed a Pond Dipping visit to Church Pond
in September and were able to identify the various creatures they
managed to get out of the water.
Unfortunately the balance of life in Church Pond is being affected by too
many fish. They have been dumped there for years and bred too
successfully! We will endeavour to find a way to get rid of some of them
to allow nature to thrive again.
In October we spent the morning clearing rubbish from the Fishers Pond
area of the village.
3rd
December (Saturday) we will be helping with clearing the Churchyard
leaves
Have you thought of volunteering? Do you enjoy the outside life?
Do you like a bit of physical activity? Do you like working as a team?
Could you spare just one morning a month?
Why not come and join us?
SELF DEFENCE CLASSES - Every Wednesday Evening
8 pm till 9 pm – £5 per session in the bert Stratton Lounge
Colden Common Community Centre
Simple Effective Self Defence Build Self Confidence
Based on Japanese Ju-Jitsu - Martial Art and suitable for ALL
If you are interested please call: John Hunter 07800836941
Volume 163 Page 24 COLDEN COMMON YOUTH CENTRE CHARITY
The charity has been looking at the possibility of building a Youth Centre for all the youth of
the village on land at the village primary school. A review of the progress made and the
challenges ahead has been carried out. At a meeting of the trustees the following resolution
was passed:
It was unanimously agreed, we reluctantly and sadly do not intend to pursue further
building of a Youth Centre on the Colden Common Primary School grounds
The Trustees had to decide on the way forward. There are no sites on offer at the moment but
the need for the Youth Centre is still there, and will only grow with the increase in housing.
They decided that the charity should not be closed down but sustained for a while as a new
project may present itself and the charity may be needed. The terms of the charity are to build
a youth centre in the village, not on a specific site. If there is a new project needing a charity,
may be this charity will fulfil the need?
The charity has a few pounds in the bank and has incurred no costs this year. The Trustees
are all willing to assist any new project with knowledge they have accumulated so far.
Springbridge Farm
Highbridge Road, Highbridge
Free Range Turkeys
Orders now being taken for your
Christmas turkey. (Deposit required)
Also, opening soon Springbridge
butchers shop – selling our own,
and locally sourced meat.
Call Trudie for more information: 07734855569
Volume 163 Page 25
Many thanks for your
support at the Bonfire
and Firework display on
Saturday, it was a great
event and very well
attended. Thanks to
Charters Estate Agents,
Taylor Wimpey, Panda
Fencing, Humphrey
Farms, George Beckett
Nurseries, Jewsons and
to all the many people
from the local
community who made
the event a success.’
The Community Shop Situated within the Community Centre
Providing the community with local fresh produce
Bread from The Oven Door
Free Range Eggs from Lycroft
Selection of Jams and Pickles
From The Hampshire Jam
& Chutney Company
And Much Much More!
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Our Scout Group is thriving! We have had a busy start to the school year with
new beginnings all round. Our Scout troop has become so popular that they
have split into two troops now known as “Vulcan” and “Valiant”. Our Tuesday
Beavers (Spitfire) have a great new team of leaders too.
We are hoping for MORE new beginnings in the shape of a new Group Scout
Leader. If you are interested in learning more about this role please do contact
Derek Conway (details below). The Group Scout Leader is a central
coordinator for the entire Scout Group who ensures good communication
between the leaders of the different age groups and the Executive Committee.
This is an interesting voluntary position, with full training given, no scouting
experience necessary – we just need an approachable, flexible team player who
is willing to support our busy leaders behind the scenes.
Our two Beaver colonies (aged 6-8) are booming – over the last few months they
have been rafting, had a go at archery, and visited Eastleigh Fire Station
where they got to ride on an engine and use some hoses! This summer they also
went on camp together near Wickham where they had a lot of fun.
Our two Cub packs (aged 8-10) continue to be very busy with exciting activities
such as night hikes and trips out as well as important badge work. They
celebrated 100 years of Cub Scouts at District Camp in Winchester this June.
Also, 30 intrepid Cubs braved 3 nights under canvas in Brockenhurst -
highlights were canoeing on the Beaulieu River and a great day out on
Brownsea Island. Our older Cubs have also enjoyed 2 “sixer and seconder”
camps where their scouting skills have been put to the test.
28 of our Scouts enjoyed a great 7 nights on Summer Camp in East Grinstead
with plenty of adventurous activities and general camp fun. We have recently
entered 3 teams into the Antler over-night navigation competition at Farley
Mount and one of our teams came third out of 16 teams.
Our Christmas Carol Service this year will be a great opportunity to celebrate
the achievements of all the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who have achieved their
Chief Scout Award and a chance to say “au revoir” as they transfer up to their
next stage of the Scouting adventure.
If you are interested in finding out more about helping us in any capacity as an
adult (many of our roles are very flexible and not too time consuming), please
contact Derek Conway, Group Chairman on 02380 601013
Volume 163 Page 27
COLDEN COMMON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
9 Jan Friendship Club restarts 2.00pm. Church Rooms
23 Jan Jim Le Couteur, Talk on Illustrating 10.00am Church Rooms
6 Feb Harry Haigh and his Accordian 2.00pm Church Rooms
20 Feb Paul Nicholson, Talk on Village History 2.00pm Church Rooms
6 Mar AGM and short stories/poems 2.00pm Church Rooms
20 Mar Arranging Spring Flowers 2.00pm Church Rooms
Happy Scouts at Summer Camp
Help! The Friendship Club needs new members.
We meet alternate Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Our programme includes talks, demonstrations, music, followed by tea & biscuits.
day-trips during the summer. Why not come and join us.
The minibus picks up at various points around the village for a small charge.
For further information, please contact
The secretary, Paul Nicholson – 713102 or
Treasurer, Hazel Boler – 711056
COLDEN COMMON NEWSLETTER Page 28
In the last decade we are now realising that positive training and quality
socialisation is important in the development of a puppy more than ever before.
The choice of trainer and their methods are vital for your puppy to grow into the
family member you wish them to be. When looking for a trainer ideally they
should be registered with a governing body. Unfortunately behaviour and training
are not officially regulated. It’s easy for someone to call themselves a
professional in these fields. However you have the power to choose who you
wish to learn from. Before booking in with them ask to visit their classes or find
out when they are held and turn up. A real professional will not decline your visit
unless there is a very good reason. Look at the other pups and people in the
room, do they look happy or stressed? How does the professional present the
class? Do they engage with the people and the dogs? What methods do they
use? Yanking and shouting or asking and patiently waiting for a response? Just
because a trainer uses food does not mean they are a positive trainer. If they are
yanking or shouting at the dog because he did something ‘wrong’ then backed
with food isn’t positive training. Only train with the person you feel most
comfortable. Ask questions.
Training classes have now become very popular which is great for all involved.
However there has become a waiting list for many places. If you are looking at
buying a puppy, the moment you put a deposit down for the pup that is the time
to phone the trainers. We can work out from the age of the pup and when
vaccinations are due to when you can attend class. By doing this you will avoid a
lot of disappointment.
I am currently a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
(MAPDT UK 1067) Animal Behaviour and Training Council (UK) and
also the Pet Professional Guild (World Wide Association).
Happy Dog Training
Leah
Positive Training For Canines
Every Term Time Friday from 10am to 11.30
For Toddlers, Babies and their parents or carers
Volume 163 Page 29
OPEN 3.15 TILL 6.15 PM DAILY ( TERM TIME ONLY)
AT COLDEN COMMON COMMUNITY CENTRE
SUPERVISED FREE PLAY & ADULT LEAD ACTIVITIES,
LIGHT TEA INCLUDED
Integrity of rural Hampshire at risk in rush to reorganise, says CPRE
Reorganisation of local government in Hampshire could have a devastating effect on the county, and put at risk the vital role of protecting the countryside. This is the view of the major countryside conservation organisation in the county, CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) in its response to Hampshire County Council’s
public consultation on options for future local government.
In its response to the ‘Serving Hampshire’ consultation on behalf of 2,000 members (who represent individuals and town and parish councils from six area-based district groups), CPRE does not believe that local government reorganisation is itself necessary and considers that there should be fewer tiers of local government at the higher level. It also observes that
important aspects of rural Hampshire life receive little mention in the consultation document.
Edward Dawson, spokesperson for CPRE Hampshire said:
“We discussed the options in detail, and accept the idea of a southern Hampshire urban combined authority. To the north and including the New Forest, a ‘Heart of Hampshire’
authority could cover the rural area and the many towns and villages that flourish there.
These southern urban and northern rural authorities could take the place of existing district and
borough councils in those areas, reducing the level of administration and workload.
The historic and ceremonial county of Hampshire should also remain in place. The Lord-
Lieutenant of Hampshire is Her Majesty The Queen’s representative in the county.”
CPRE is aware of the need to save money in local government, and the possibility of additional powers being devolved to the Hampshire area would be of value. Further funds could also be sought to provide much-needed infrastructure, and develop a more coherent system of planning
for the county. A county-based approach to providing many services could work well.
Mr Dawson, a Trustee of the branch, added that:
“CPRE is also conscious of the need for better planning than has been possible with so many small and under-resourced districts. We would call for a return to county-wide planning, much as occurred before the abolition of county structure plans in 2004. We are working on a proposal for more coherent planning strategies throughout Hampshire that recognise the true
value of its countryside, and the need to control growth in a more acceptable manner.”
CPRE Hampshire’s full response is available from www.cprehampshire.org.uk.
This newsletter is Published by Colden Common Community Association
charity registration number 292438, and supported by Colden Common Parish Council
3rd Dec Ladies Group Christmas Party 7:30pm Community Centre
4th Dec Patronal Benefice Communion 11:00am St Andrew’s
4th Dec Morning Service 10:30am Methodist Church
8th Dec W.I. Christmas Social Evening 7.30 Church Rooms
11th Dec Family Service 9:45am Holy Trinity
11th Dec Morning Service (No Café) 10:30am Methodist Church
11th Dec Messy Church & Puppet Show 3:00pm Community Centre
12th Dec Cubs, Beavers and Scouts Carol Service 6:00pm Holy Trinity
13th Dec Brownies Carol Service 5:00pm Holy Trinity
15th Dec Carols at Christmas 7:30pm Holy Trinity
16th Dec Carols at Christmas 7:30pm Holy Trinity
18th Dec Village Carol Service 4:00pm Methodist Church
18th Dec Holy Communion 10:30am Methodist Church
24th Dec Christingle 3:30pm Holy Trinity
24th Dec Midnight Eucharist 11:30pm Holy Trinity
25th Dec Christmas Eucharist with Carols 9:30am Holy Trinity
25th Dec Christmas Day Service 10:30pm Methodist Church
1st Jan Morning Service 10.30am Methodist Church
8th Jan Senior Citizens Party 3pm Community Centre
8th Jan Covenant Service and Holy Communion 10:30am Methodist Church
9th Jan Friendship Club Restarts 2:00pm Church Rooms
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY 2017
All Colden Common
Senior Citizens
Are warmly welcome
at the Community Centre
for Entertainment and
Afternoon Tea
on Sunday January 7th
At 3pm
Colden�Common�Community�Centre�
01962�715789��
The Community Association maintains a list of Senior
Citizens so that invitations can be issued. However if
you know of anyone who should be on the list and
isn't, someone who has moved in since last year or if
you have a friend who has not previously attended,
please do let us know so that they can be added.
Volume 163
OUR VILLAGE AGENTS ARE
Angie 01962 712777
Richard 01962 714178
If you need help or advice give them a ring
20th Jan A life on the Ocean Waves—Ladies Group 7:45pm Community Centre
23rd Jan Talk on Illustrating - Friendship Club 10:00am Church Rooms
25th Jan Gardening Club American Supper Community Centre
27th Jan Newsletter Deadline
6th Feb Friendship Club - Harry Haigh & his accordion 2pm Church Rooms
9th Feb W.I. Events Manager - The Joe Glover Trust 7.30 Church Rooms
17th Feb Ladies group - The Mary Rose Trust 7.45 Community Centre
20th Feb Friendship Club - Village history 2pm Church Rooms22nd
22nd Feb Gardening Club - Ray Broughton Common Pests Community Centre
6th March Friendship Club - short stories & poems 2pm Church Rooms
9th March W.I. Chairman of the Hampshire Federa- 7.30 Church Rooms
TBA March Dining at the Eastleigh College Restaurant TBA Eastleigh College
20th March Friendship Club - arranging spring flowers 2pm Church Rooms
29th March Gardening Club - photos from 2016 visits Community Centre
Colden Common Community Centre, St Vigor Way, Colden Common, SO21 1UU
tel. 01962 715789 e-mail: [email protected].
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