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WE’LL MEET AGAIN - The Rotary Club of Southampton West will be staging the 5th. annual open air concert,' WE'LL MEET AGAIN’ Music from the '40s on Fathers Day, Sunday 17 June 2012 at Embley Park, nr Romsey, S051 6ZE,
The Hampshire Collegiate School. The grounds of the late Georgian House home of Florence Nightingale until her death in 1910 are beautiful and we know that Swing Unlimited Big Band, with the Singers and Dancers from the Highcliffe Charity Players will once again provide a most memorable concert. Period fashions, 40’s Classics and WW2 Military vehicles are all encouraged to set the scene. The lawns will be open from 1.00 pm for picnics, before the Swing Unlimited Big Band at 3.3Opm. Light refreshments and drinks will be available.
Tickets - Romsey Tourist Office, 13 Church Street, Romsey S051 8BT Tel. 01794512987 or Rotary Club Southampton West 02380 908434. General Information; WW2 Military Vehicle entries, Corporate and Club ticketing 01794 323073 All proceeds will be distributed to charity.
Lady in Australia looking for Maskell relations in Romsey or North Baddesley
Linda Maskell writes:- My mothers name was Lilian and my fathers name was Derek Maskell. I have 2 older sisters, named Diane and Carol. We apparently lived in Ganger Camp when I was born in 1951. I can only remember living in Brownhill Rd Baddesley. We emigrated to Australia in 1961. I am interested to find anything about my childhood in England, I remember 28 Brownhill Road clearly, I am not sure when we moved there, on my birth certificate I was born in Romsey District Hospital , and our address was 81 Ganger Camp Woodley Romsey. Diane my eldest sister was born in1942, and Carol was born in I think 1944. I was so curious to find out what Ganger Camp actually was as my father was meant to be a tail gunner in the Lancaster Bomber I really want to trace the family tree to find out if that is true or not also what work he was doing while we lived in Ganger Camp . I came back to England in 2000 and found Brownhill Rd. it has even changed since then I was so surprised to find all the forests that were behind us was all houses. Any information you have would be appreciated. If you can help Linda please contact me HERE
Police warning after
loan scam involving Ukash vouchers. Police have been contacted by residents
who have tried to obtain a loan but never received the
money. The caller will ask for the victim to
send them a fee in the form of a Ukash voucher code to
secure the loan. The caller will deceive the victim into
believing that they need to pay upfront to secure the loan
and that payment to be made in Ukash vouchers. The company
will then contact the victim on further occasions asking for
more fees but inevitably the loan never arrives. Ukash vouchers can be purchased from high
street shops using cash and can then be used online rather
than providing bank details. Once the voucher number has been passed,
the caller can remain anonymous by just providing the
required voucher number and carry out internet based
transactions anywhere in the world as this does not leave
any evidential trails. We would therefore advise never to pay
any money upfront to any unsolicited cold caller
irrespective of how genuine they may appear to be. It is far
better to be cautious than find yourself considerably out of
pocket and deeper in debt. DO NOT send Ukash to anyone asking for a
fee to arrange a loan. They will ask you to send them a fee
in the form of a Ukash voucher code by email or over the
telephone. This is a fraud and you will lose your money. More information about scams and how to avoid them can be found on the Government website: www.direct.gov.uk and also.. Please can I bring also to your
attention. During the last few weeks we have seen an
increase in thefts from sheds and garages also an increase
in metal thefts and Cat converters across the Romsey
district predominantly within the rural areas. We are currently running a number of
dedicated operations to locate offenders, gather
intelligence and to prevent such incidents. Please can I
urge you all to continue to report any suspicious sightings
and to take note of the following recommendations. - Please ensure that all outbuildings are
secure and that nothing kept inside is visible from the
outside.
Gun found at Braishfield Whilst out walking Sunday afternoon in the woods at Braishfield three young girls found a gun. Millie and Rosie Downes and friend Ane Lewis came across a Ruger 85 automatic pistol in the Bluebell Woods. The girls found the weapon whilst using a metal detector. The police were immediately contacted and confirmed the gun to be a replica but they had done the right thing by reporting the find. Cupernham schools enlargement needs You can view updated plans by clicking HERE As you will be all too aware, the construction of the Abbotswood development Is now progressing at a pace and wood like to draw your attention to the improvements to Cupernham Infant and Junior Schools that are proposed in response to the resulting need for additional pupil places. The new families moving In to the housing development will carry the need for an additional 210 primary age pupil places and this is to be met by expanding the capacity of the two schools from 2 forms of entry to 3 forms of entry (up from 420 to 630 pupils). A significant budget of £4m has been raised to invest in the refurbishment and extension of the existing school buildings so that they can be transformed into 21st century learning environments. Over the past year, Hampshire County Council Children’s Services and Property Services have been working closely with the two schools to establish a brief develop proposals focused around optimising the schools for teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity for the schools and the wider community. Well over a hundred local residents and parents attended a meeting at the school on Wednesday evening (Jan 11th) to meet all concerned and put forward their views. There was a very heated discussion regarding parking problems in Bransley Close which leads to the school. Plans and proposals were on display for all to see.
Romsey Police Station now closed.. Message from Hampshire Police I can confirm that the front office at Romsey Police station closed at the end of Friday, March 16, 2012. This decision follows an in-depth review into the way front office services are used by members of the public. This review included public consultation work, examining the numbers of people visiting each front offices as well as the demand for services, assessing the risks and threats associated with closures or reductions in opening hours, and exploring the appetite for alternative ways for people to contact us through new online and telephone technology. In addition, members of the public can call our easy-to-remember non-emergency number 101 to report a crime, for advice and information, to contact their local officer, or to schedule an appointment for an officer to visit them at a mutually convenient time and place. Phoning 101 or 999 Remember, in an emergency always call 999. This is when you need an immediate response because • a crime is in progress • someone suspected of a crime is nearby • there is danger to life • violence is being used or threatened. In all other circumstances, you should phone 101 for example:
• to report a crime that doesn’t need an urgent response • to give us information about crime in your area • for general advice, information and feedback on police matters • if you’d like to speak to your local police officer • to find out about beat surgeries or other police events in your area • to get an update on a crime if you have been a victim • to arrange a visit by an officer. 101 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week across England and Wales. Calls from landlines and mobile networks cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day or how long you are on the phone. Other ways to contact us below,
The Blue Lamp Trust Bobby Scheme The Blue Lamp Trust Bobby Scheme provides a FREE Home Safety & Security check with the aim of making homes in Hampshire safe and secure, providing peace of mind for needy, elderly and vulnerable residents. The Bobby Scheme will visit homes by appointment to give out practical advice about home security and fire safety; and where appropriate, fit free security devices and smoke alarms to properties as needed. The scheme aims to reassure residents, and to make their properties safe and secure from crime and fire. We can arrange a visit for anyone over the age of 60 or those most vulnerable due to disability or long term health issues or domestic violence, regardless of their age. Not only does The Bobby Scheme bring peace of mind and help reduce the fear of crime but it also has a substantial effect in reducing repeat victimisation. Burglary can be a devastating experience, causing turmoil, depression and some-times resulting in stress-related illness. Our aim is to restore victims’ confidence and enable them to carry on living independently and to restore a sense of security within their own home. If you know anyone in your local area, or anyone else living in the Romsey area who may benefit from this service; please pass this information on to them and refer direct to the Blue Lamp Trust on 0300 777 0157 or email bobby.scheme@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or visit the website: www.bluelamptrust.org.uk . Roy and Jean Romsey latest report from Buenos Aires Here we are, January 2012, and in Buenos Aires again, the Tango capital of the world, and loving every minute of the warmth, sometime as much as 40’s degree, and the welcoming smile of passers-by as they say ‘buen dia’ or ‘buenas dias’ depending on how much time is required to pass each other, while walking or entering shops and buses. Tango dancing is often seen at the busy craft-lined park in Recoleta where we live, or as we gaze at the colourful painted homes of La Boca, or meandering the alleyways of fascinating San Telmo. When we see a gathering of people, it might be for an impromptu street juggler or a Charlie Chaplin look-alike, tripping over his walking stick, but more often we see a couple, dancing the tango to the tune of a radio... READ MORE TV Confusion - February 2012 The pace of change for televisions today is getting ridiculous. Back in the distant past I had a one channel set, two channels, ITV and BBC were available at the time but I kept fiddling with the channel change switch and it fell off leaving me with just the one channel. Then along came colour, 625 lines, teletext, Satellite, Digital, larger screens... Read more
Banning Street Coronation Day 1953 memories
I've managed to obtain some photos of the celebrations in Banning Street on Coronation Day in 1953. The photos are not that good quality wise but are well worth having a look at. The "Day" girls can be spotted on a few of them. If you have any similar photos or negatives LTVAS would be very interested, or you can contact me HERE << Click photo for to view Banning St photo page
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"WE'LL MEET AGAIN" Music from the '40s
Woodley
Scout member Les Herbert has just received an award
for distinguished long-term service – the Silver Acorn.
on
Woodley Net
Lockerley
Mechanical Society
