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Drop in Consultation on changes to Brookvale by the Councils
– January 19th 2010
News
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You
are invited to a drop in consultation at the Village Hall between 9.00am
and 7.30pm to give your views on work so far on the Brookvale Loddon
Project. This is a partnership project; Hampshire County Council and
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council working with the Environment Agency,
special interest groups and the local community.
The
project will create a green route for walkers and cyclists from West Ham
Leisure Park to the town centre facilities and the station, passing through
a chain of open spaces giving improved opportunities for sport, play, quiet
recreation and enjoyment of nature conservation areas.
Please
come along and comment on the outline proposals. The exhibition will
include displays by local community groups, refreshments and a children’s
activity table. There will also be a competition to help find a name for
the path.
These
changes will affect the street scene you see every day. There will be
changes to the parks and flood issues, parking and safe cycling will all be
under consideration. If you can’t make that day please visit the online
consultation pages at http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/council/consult/currentconsult
, contact Hannah Walton on 01962 832344 or email landscape@hants.gov.uk.
BCA host The Princess and the Pea – Pantomime by Proteus
News
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 Sometimes the
smallest things cause the biggest problems......
It's
a hard life being a Handsome Prince, having to spend all your time looking
for the perfect Princess to rescue, and attending silly royal balls. It's
no picnic being a Princess either, especially if you're much happier
climbing trees and fighting dragons, rather than looking pretty and wearing
big dresses. Come and see what happens when fairy tale characters decide to
do what they really want, and no-one is quite what they seem! This winter
Proteus bring you another classic tale, created and mixed with their unique
blend of physical theatre, circus, music and film. Suitable for all the
family, you'll never look at peas in the same way again...
The
pantomime will be at Brookvale Village Hall on Sunday 24th
January at 2.30pm. Tickets will be £6, £4 for concessions. Tickets will be
available at our Christmas social event or by calling Pam on 01256 324313.
More information on Proteus at http://www.proteustheatre.com/index.html.
Miss Queens Road Scary Halloween House?
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See it on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAIngW2WvBU.
The Newmans at 33 Queens Road
put on an excellent display again this year. They had the following
message: “Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone that came trick or
treating to our house on Saturday night. Everyone seemed to have a
good time and the weather couldn’t have been better (a clear night with a
full moon).
We lost count after 200 children, not
including their accompanying adults. An extra big thank you goes to
all those that put money in the collection tin. We raised £139.73 for
St Michaels Hospice.
The whole night had a really good
community feel, with many neighbours meeting in the street and even people
driving in from other parts of Basingstoke just to trick or treat in
Brookvale.
Again thanks to everyone for a great
night
Regards
The Newmans 33 Queens
Rd
Adrian , Eunice Lauren Molly &
Jarrett”
Thank you to the Newmans for putting the
display on for us all, and Well Done for raising all that money! The
Halloween disco in the hall also went down well, see our event report for more information.
Brookvale Green
Route
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Hampshire County Council are proposing
works in our area to provide a green route through. The work could involve
adding trees, benches, fences etc. There will be a consultation event on
the planned changes in the hall on Tuesday 19th January from
9am. More details are to follow.
Brookvale in Bloom 2010
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 It seems early to think about it, but we
would already like to be getting nominations for Brookvale in Bloom 2010.
If you, or someone you know has a lovely display in a hanging basket or
tub, or a lovely front garden (or will do by June 2010!) please do put them
forward by email to info@brookvale.org.uk.
It’s nice to get some recognition (and a prize!) for helping to make our
area look lovely.
AGM Annual report for 2008 – 2009
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 As presented at the AGM, here is the 2008 – 2009 Annual
report (1,396 KB PDF) for your information.
Closures of Anvil Footbridge and Churchill Way West
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Maintenance
works require the complete removal of the existing paint system to the footbridge
followed by the application of a new paint system. In order to provide a safe working area
and ensure the safety of the general public it will be necessary to close
the footbridge temporarily for periods during the works and put in place
temporary lane closures on Churchill
Way on the approaches to the footbridge. A temporary diversion for pedestrians
will be in place via the shopping centre to the east of the
footbridge. The lane closures on Churchill Way
will be restricted to outside of peak hours.
The works are programmed to commence
early next week (w/c 10th August 2009) and are expected to be complete by
the first week of November.
Latest Mobility News from Chris
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Chris, our Vulnerable Person’s Officer
has arranged for dropped kerbs to be placed opposite the entrances at
either end of the hall. This will avoid the need for those with wheelchairs
or pushchairs to have to walk in the road. Works should start shortly.
Thanks Chris!
Chris would also like to let people know
that in what may represent a dramatic victory for campaigners, Care
Services Minister Phil Hope yesterday told a reporter at the Labour Party
conference that DLA is not under threat by the care green paper. According
to the Disability Now website, Phil Hope, when asked if he would abolish
DLA after the election, replied: “No. All the models that we have done have
not included DLA. But if people were to make a case to integrate DLA into a
comprehensive system, then I'm very happy to hear that case and have those
arguments.
"DLA is not under threat and people can be very happy". For more
details visit: www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/latest-news/1110-dla-is-not-under-threat----be-very-happy-says-government-minister.
BCOT Plans for Relocation
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The latest
information can be found on this site: http://www.bcot.ac.uk/vision/
Halloween Fancy Dress Disco – Saturday 31st
October 2009, 6.30 – 9.30pm
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 Brookvale is becoming famous for its
good atmosphere and fun at Halloween. Have an even better time this year by
joining us at our Fancy Dress Disco.
There
will be a prize for the best dressed boy, girl and grown up. Come as what
you like, it doesn’t have to be Halloween themed.
As
well as the disco there will be traditional Halloween activities like apple
bobbing and a best pumpkin competition (bring yours along!). We will have a
tuck shop and a raffle and you can bring your own drinks (alcohol allowed).
The
event is for all ages. Tickets are £3, with 2s and under free, but they
still need a ticket. Tickets from Sarah on 354199, info@brookvale.org.uk or call in at
32 Queens Road.
Please note children are to be
accompanied by an adult. Tickets should be bought in advance to avoid
disappointment and to help us with planning. If there are some left, they
will be available on the door but we can not guarantee that there will be
any available.
Annual General Meeting –
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
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Our AGM will be held in the village hall
on Lower Brook Street
on Tuesday 22nd September at 7.30pm. All are welcome, come along
and support your local community. This is a chance for you to influence the
BCA, an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the BCA and an
opportunity to volunteer.
The format of the evening will be some
refreshments, the business of reviewing the past year and voting in a new
committee, then some more refreshments and a chance to chat with the
committee and neighbours. For more information email info@brookvale.org.uk or call Pam
on 01256 324313. Hope to see you there!
Basingstoke Heritage Open Day
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For those interested in local heritage,
Basingstoke Heritage Society is holding an open day at the Holy Ghost
Cemetery on Sunday 13th September. See http://www.bas-herit-soc.org/ for
more information.
News on Gowrings from Chris
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Chris, our Vulnerable Person’s Officer
would like to let people know that Gowrings Mobility, who supply WAVs
(Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles) gone into administration. They are still
trading for the time being but are looking for a buyer to secure the
future. Customers should experience business as usual. Any customers with
concerns can contact Motability Operation’s customer services on 0845 456
4566.
Basingstoke Green Fair – Saturday 12th September 2009, 12 –
4pm
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 The Green Fair is about fun, money
saving and helping our planet. There is free admission and there will be
activities, stalls, a free raffle and information on anything 'Green' and
'money saving'. The event will be held at the hall.
The programme of events will be:
Drum Runners 4 Kidz: Recycled Music Making Workshop
12:00 Film 1: Pete Postlethwaite:
The Age of Stupid: Where did we go wrong?
13:30 Talk: Richard Barnett:
Transition Basingstoke: Energy Adaptation
14:00 Film 2: Rebecca Hosking: Farm for a Future
15:00 Tray Garden Competition: Judging &
Speeches
15:30 Environment Forum: Open Debate
16:00 Close
Activities for children will include
music making, competitions including painting and tray gardens.
There will be many stalls including
Blackwell Books, Wikaniko Body Care, Jack Be Green, Naomi House, BAAG,
Environment Centre, LETS Link UK, Mark Group Home Energy, Drum Runners
4Kidz, BCA Plants & Books, Octopus Children’s Centres, Friends Of
Loddon Vale Parks, Hampshire Wildlife Trust, Battery Vehicle Society,
Basingstoke & District Guides, B&DBC LDF & HCC Cycling
Consultations.
This is also an opportunity to see the ideas for the redevelopment of Victory Park and have your say on them.
Refreshments will be available. We would love to see you there. Drop in for
a browse or stay for the whole program. There is something for everyone,
join us on your way into Festival
Place.
Friends of Loddon Vale Parks – Family Picnic 15th
August
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 You are invited
to bring your family with a picnic, have your face painted and laugh at
Punch and Judy in Victory
Park on Saturday 15th
August from 1 – 4pm. The hall will be open for refreshments and an Old
Brookvale photo display.
Please visit the website of Friends of Loddon Vale Parks for more
information and details of other work the group is involved in.
Open Access Summer Play scheme
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There will be an open access summer play
scheme running in the Village Hall from 3rd to 7th
August, excluding Wednesday 5th August from 2 – 4pm. Admission
is 75p per child and the scheme is for children aged 5 – 15. For more
information see http://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/?page=EventDetails&f=&event=81.
DIY Conservation Surgery and Workshop for Brookvale
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Is your front wall crumbling? Does your
front path need relaying? Are you looking at new doors or windows? BCA are
providing a professional led Saturday workshop on how to restore property
in a sympathetic way.
Topics will include:
·
An overview of Conservation Areas, the legalities of
improvements, maintaining the value of our homes.
·
Timber frames, how to replace putty and renew the
sash window mechanism.
·
Benefits of secondary glazing.
·
Repairing, re-pointing and replacing front garden
walls and quarry tile paths.
·
Looking at how much DIY should try and achieve.
·
Visits to local homes (weather dependent).
·
Q&A session including a representative from the
Council.
Refreshments will be available to
purchase.
The workshop is provided in conjunction
with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
and Bursledon
Brickworks and the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust and is
planned for the 8th August.
Email info@brookvale.org.uk or call Cathy
on 01256 462688 to book a place.
Subject to space this workshop will be
open to people from other conservation areas in Basingstoke.
Spotlight on the Vulnerable Person’s Officer
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Chris Hall has updated the information
on his role and how he can help the residents of this area with all issues
that may affect vulnerable people. He’s added information on the work he’s
been doing recently and examples of issues he can help with. There is also
information on the Basingstoke Disability Forum, which Chris is a member
of.
Chris is currently trying to make people
aware of the need to report crime where disabled people are the target as
well as educating people appropriately to stop crime/attacks on such
people. People should get in contact if they have:
·
Been a victim to Disablity Discrimation whether it
be verbal or physically again them.
·
Been a Victim to Disability Discrimination but feels
unable to report it.
·
Had to deal with Enforcing good etiquette around
disabled people.
·
Been a victim to general ignorance around
disability.
Check his page
out for more information and how to get in touch.
We’ve been busy in Brookvale….
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We had a very busy end of 2008 in
Brookvale. We manned a stall at the Basingstoke Voluntary Services’ Christmas Fair to raise awareness
of who we are. We worked in partnership with a local company for a ‘day of service’ where
volunteers came and painted parts of our hall for us. Thanks to them, we are
very grateful! This was facilitated for us by Basingstoke Voluntary
Services. We held the annual Children’s
Christmas Party and hosted the Proteus Christmas pantomime ‘The Snow Queen’. What a good end to
2008 and a good start to 2009!
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