MATTERS OF IMPORTANCEMATTERS OF IMPORTANCEMATTERS OF IMPORTANCEMATTERS OF IMPORTANCE

Events Calendar

August

� Sunday 18th, Street

Cleaning

September

� Sunday 1st, Street Cleaning

� Monday 16th, OARA

Committee meeting

� Sunday 15th, Street

Cleaning

October

� Sunday 6th, Street Cleaning

� Monday 14th, OARA

General Meeting

� Sunday 20th Street

Cleaning

CONTACT US:

info@outeravenueresidents.co.uk

www.outeravenueresidents.co.uk

IN THIS NEWSLETTER..

� Important matters

� Resident of the month

� Updates on previous events

� New Project

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MEMBERSHIPS: A YEAR ONMEMBERSHIPS: A YEAR ONMEMBERSHIPS: A YEAR ONMEMBERSHIPS: A YEAR ON

One year on and we’re delighted to see people using their Membership

Cards. Now it’s time to renew them.

• They encourage a sense of belonging in the community.

• It raises money for OARA residents who work towards trying to

create a better sense of community in the area.

• You may have seen cherry trees planted in the area to brighten it

up – they were made possible with the funds from OARA,

including the membership fees.

• We can continue to run events like the Street Party, and plant

more trees in the area with the money that we raise from

membership fees.

• For those who already have a membership card, please check

whether it’s time to RENEW it. If it is, you can do so at the link

below:

• Haven’t got one? That’s no problem - just go to:

http://www.outeravenueresidents.co.uk/join-us/oara-

membership-card-application-form/

• Take a look at other membership discounts at:

http://www.outeravenueresidents.co.uk/join-us/discounts/

DISCOUNTS AT…

10% OFF AT KOHINOOR

10% OFF AT MANGO THAI TAPAS

10% OFF AT LA BARONIA

AND MANY MORE WHEN YOU BUY

THE OARA MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR

£3

Mandy has worked for many conservationist departments

experience at BTCV in Winchester, Mandy began work

Mandy’s team consisted of those who were in long

receive a supplement on top of their benefits for helping Mandy

them to take courses in handling chainsaws and now one of her old

Meet the FamilyMeet the FamilyMeet the FamilyMeet the Family Between the years of 1965 and 1973, Mandy moved back to

South Africa. Their house overlooked the mountains where she used to play with her

two younger sisters, Deborah and Tracey. Thanks to Mandy’s father, her family were

well known within their town. Still to this day, when visiting, her

when members of the community shout “Chef Lee” at her mother.

Why do we love her? Why do we love her? Why do we love her? Why do we love her? Mandy was born in Richmond Gardens,

Southampton in 1960 and since 1976 has lived at

number 2 Rose Road.

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MandyMandyMandyMandy’’’’s life nows life nows life nows life now

In 1992 Mandy began working in Copthorne Nursery

Fawley, where local adults with learning disabilities receive

training in horticulture. She took on the role, which allows

those who come from day care centres to socialise and even

learn RHS Horticultural Classes.

worked for many conservationist departments in many councils. After gaining

experience at BTCV in Winchester, Mandy began work at Portsmouth Co

Mandy’s team consisted of those who were in long-term unemployment and they would

supplement on top of their benefits for helping Mandy. The projects also allowed

them to take courses in handling chainsaws and now one of her old team members is a tree

Between the years of 1965 and 1973, Mandy moved back to her parent’s home in

South Africa. Their house overlooked the mountains where she used to play with her

two younger sisters, Deborah and Tracey. Thanks to Mandy’s father, her family were

well known within their town. Still to this day, when visiting, her family are recognised

when members of the community shout “Chef Lee” at her mother.

Mandy has a strong love for plants and the outdoors,

claiming that: “you can’t beat British Countryside or RHS

Wisley Gardens on a lovely day!” Her other love is for

Cocker Spaniels which was sparked when her dad brought

her one in South Africa to rid her fear of dogs

was born in Richmond Gardens,

has lived at

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Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…

If you need any advice on horticulture or a friendly chat in her

lovely garden, Mandy is definitely your neighbour to go to!

Resident of the month…

Mandy

opthorne Nursery in

, where local adults with learning disabilities receive

he took on the role, which allows

es to socialise and even

Mandy at workMandy at workMandy at workMandy at work many councils. After gaining

Portsmouth Conservation Practice.

term unemployment and they would

The projects also allowed

team members is a tree

surgeon!

What’s she likeWhat’s she likeWhat’s she likeWhat’s she like???? ve for plants and the outdoors,

“you can’t beat British Countryside or RHS

Her other love is for

Cocker Spaniels which was sparked when her dad brought

her one in South Africa to rid her fear of dogs.

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Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…Why She’s a Good Neighbour to Have…????

If you need any advice on horticulture or a friendly chat in her

lovely garden, Mandy is definitely your neighbour to go to!

Last Season update:

Party in Portswood! By Rachel Lily

This year’s street party was bigger and better than ever. On 2

June, people from all over Portswood gathered at Alma

enjoy this year’s Street Party – and what a success it was. With

competitions hosted by various members of OARA and music

conducted all day by John Hayward and his band, it was a social

occasion for all ages.

One of the main events was the Vegetable Sculpting competition which was filled with

a variety of fruity designs. But there was no beating the bulky, veggie, bird built with

potatoes, parsnips and… sleeping pills! The winner, Peter Wirgm

his winning vegetable sculpture and put his success

down to “finding anything in the fridge that was past its

sell by date.”

Other competitions included the Guess the Sweets in

the Sweet jar, which was won by both Chris Johnson

and Peter Clarke, who ended up sharing the mighty

143 sweets.

And it wasn’t just adults soaking up the social atmosphere.

were in and out of the hand-made ‘Musical Playground’ and glamming

up at the face painting area.

From all the neighbours in Portswood, a huge

was involved in setting up this wonderful event.

The Mayor’s Visit

At the end of April, the OARA Committee were invited to Southampton

then Mayor, Cllr Derek Burke. The Mayor wanted to show his appreciation

OARA NEWSLETTEROARA NEWSLETTEROARA NEWSLETTEROARA NEWSLETTERLast Season update:

This year’s street party was bigger and better than ever. On 2nd

June, people from all over Portswood gathered at Alma Road to

and what a success it was. With

competitions hosted by various members of OARA and music

Hayward and his band, it was a social

One of the main events was the Vegetable Sculpting competition which was filled with

a variety of fruity designs. But there was no beating the bulky, veggie, bird built with

potatoes, parsnips and… sleeping pills! The winner, Peter Wirgm

his winning vegetable sculpture and put his success

down to “finding anything in the fridge that was past its

Other competitions included the Guess the Sweets in

the Sweet jar, which was won by both Chris Johnson

larke, who ended up sharing the mighty

And it wasn’t just adults soaking up the social atmosphere. Children

made ‘Musical Playground’ and glamming

From all the neighbours in Portswood, a huge thanks to everyone who

was involved in setting up this wonderful event.

At the end of April, the OARA Committee were invited to Southampton Civic Centre to meet

Burke. The Mayor wanted to show his appreciation to the Residents

Association for the good work they have done in

the past 3 years by giving us a special

The Mayor gave us a tour of the

and the Council chamber and then

pressing issues that OARA is tackling. The Mayor

pledged the continuing support

himself to our endeavours and hoped that the

good example we have been setting rubs off on

other areas of the city to organise themselves

effective residents associations

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One of the main events was the Vegetable Sculpting competition which was filled with

a variety of fruity designs. But there was no beating the bulky, veggie, bird built with

potatoes, parsnips and… sleeping pills! The winner, Peter Wirgman, was proud of

Civic Centre to meet the

to the Residents

for the good work they have done in

3 years by giving us a special invitation.

The Mayor gave us a tour of the mayoral offices

and the Council chamber and then discussed the

issues that OARA is tackling. The Mayor

pledged the continuing support of the Council and

himself to our endeavours and hoped that the

we have been setting rubs off on

reas of the city to organise themselves into

associations.

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The new BIG project

Do you ever wonder who lives just down the

street from you?

Do you ever think, I wonder who lived in my

house before me?

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OARA’S exciting new venture is to EXPLORE our community. Many people

suggested during the OARA annual general meeting that people in the area

could create a ‘scrapbook’ of information about the people who live in the

area and the history of their homes…

What would be collected?

Historical information about the area such as mapping sites of long-gone

shops, businesses and pubs etc.

House histories and old photos

Your stories!

Local archives at the City Library

What do we need to get started?

A small project group to drive this project forward

People who wish to contribute their knowledge and experience of living

in the OARA area

An IT whizz who can help produce an imaginative and accessible online

scrapbook

Copies of historical documents and photographs

People who would like to do local history research

Funding ideas to pay for hiring a room for the launch event and any

extra materials including copies of documents and photographs

Can you help us?

If you wanted to get involved, please contact OARA and let’s start talking!

info@outeravenueresidents.co.uk

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