Author Archives: Monxton Matters

Vehicle Incident – Monxton

by Monxton Matters

This is a message sent via Hampshire Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary
Message sent by Catherine Williams (Police, PCSO, Test Valley District)

At approx 16.40 on 26/07/17 two vehicles were travelling on the Hundred Acre Roundabout in Andover. One vehicle, a deep red Ford C-Max, appeared to be in the wrong lane and aggressively tried to correct themselves and nearly collided with a red Mercedes. Concerningly to the driver of the Mercedes, it appeared as though the other driver has then attempted to follow them to their home address.

Did you see this incident occur? If you can assist Police, please call 101 ref: 44170287795

Please remember to take care when driving on the roads, stay alert and plan your journey.

Footpath Representative Required

by Monxton Matters

Image result for footpath signDo you walk around Monxton regularly? If so, Monxton needs a new Footpath Representative, to ensure all our byways and paths are kept in good condition for us all to enjoy.

The role involves keeping an eye on all the paths in the parish (maps are available) and liaising with the parish lengthsman on keeping the paths cut and well maintained.

Reports on the paths need to be given quarterly to Monxton Parish Council at the meetings, although this can also be a written report if you’re unable to attend each time.

So if you enjoy walking around our beautiful parish please get in touch – monxtonmatters@gmail.com

Parish Council Meeting 12 July 2017

by Monxton Matters

MONXTON PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PARISH MEETING

THE MONXTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING IS TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12th JULY 2017 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30PM

AGENDA

  1. Welcome and Apologies
  2. Declaration of Interests.
  3. Members of the Public (Pre-booked slots if requested)
  4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting sign that they are correct
  5. Planning
  6. Reports:
    Environment & Footpaths
    Traffic
    Neighbourhood Watch
    Sunnybank
    Financial Report
  7. HCC and TVBC reports (if provided)
  8. Correspondence
  9. Close of the meeting

    Date of next meeting 18th October 2017

 

 

 

Theft of Vehicle – Amport

by Monxton Matters

Overnight 25th – 26th June an office building located on Grateley Drove, Amport was entered by offenders. Along with electrical items and tools, keys were also stolen that allowed offenders to steal a Range Rover.

A 4×4 was located burnt out nearby in Quarley at approximately midnight.

If you saw anything relating to the non-dwelling burglary or subsequent car fire please contact Police on 101 ref: 44170242891

Amport & Monxton Fete – updates

by Monxton Matters

Summer is here and the countdown is on for the Fete on Saturday 8th July from 12 to 4pm.  There are loads of exciting things planned…. the usual suspects – plus a few exciting extras… all in all shaping up to be a great family day out and a proper party in the evening (from 7.30pm).  There will be lots to see and do and to eat and drink.

But none of it is possible without the army of willing helpers… so this is a recruitment drive…. HELP PLEASE!  Here are some ways how…

  • Donate prizes – we rely on the generosity of our lovely villagers for our amazing raffle and auction prizes.  Needless to say, we’d be VERY grateful for any prizes.
  • Volunteer– we need more hands on deck please
    – to man stalls in the daytime – one hour, a couple of hours, or four would be marvellous….
    – (wo)manpower for put up (meet at 7pm on Thursday night) and take down (Sunday from 9am).. if you could let Kate Cavalier know that’d be great
  • Clear out your cupboards – and fill the bins in the donation stations, popping up in a week in the bus shelters (accepting good quality books, bric-a-brac, second hand jewellery/accessories (belts, hats, scarves, bags etc) and toys) – plus bottles to go to the school; craft/jams/cakes/local produce to the craft stall on the day
  • COME ALONG!.. bring your friends and family… tickets for the evening party are ON SALE NOW… so get them before it is a sell out (www.buytickets.at/amportandmonxtonfete) – £15 for adults £8 for kids

The proceeds from the fete go to our local charities, the Amport church, the school, the Monxton church, the village hall and the Amport and Monxton Community Charity.  The funds are much needed and greatly appreciated.  So thanks in advance for your efforts.

Any other ideas, thoughts, feedback gratefully received.

Please get in touch with Kate Cavalier on kate.cavalier@gmail.com or 07919 036308

Amport and Monxton Fete…. a quick summary

On the day… 

  • Entertainment from Mullenscote Dogs, The Hawk Conservancy, Test Valley Brass Band
  • Dog show with prizes for the waggiest tail, best junior handler, gorgeous girl, handsome hound and musical sit!
  • Amport Fete Sports Day
  • Horticultural and Art Competition (entry form here – Horticultural Show Entry 2017)
  • Great Village Bake Off
  • Classic Cars (if you have any to add to the collection get in touch with sarah@classictravelling.com)
  • Food and drink from our tea tent, BBQ and fete bar
  • Grab a bargain from the books, bric-a-brac, fashion accessories, and toy stalls
  • Tractor and pony rides
  • Fun-filled fete games…  face painting, bottle stall, skittles, smack the rat, human fruit machine, nerf gun target range, welly wanging, assault course, beat the goalie, coconut shy, tombola… the list goes on!

In the evening… 

  • Fantastic hog roast
  • Fully stocked bar, with ‘pop up’ from Test Valley Gin
  • Live band
  • Fabulous auction (prizes to be announced soon – please get in touch with Kate if you can donate anything)
  • Tickets £15 adults/£8 kids… all dietary requirements catered for
  • Tickets are ON SALE NOW… so get them before it is a sell out (www.buytickets.at/amportandmonxtonfete)

 

 

New Council Ward Boundaries – Have your Say

by Monxton Matters

Test Valley residents: have your say on new ward boundaries

Current Ward Boundaries

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Test Valley to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries.

A nine-week public consultation on the recommendations began on 13 June and will end on 14 August 2017. The consultation is open to anyone who wants to have their say on new council wards, ward boundaries and ward names across Test Valley.

The Boundary Commission previously accepted Test Valley’s council size submission to reduce the number of councillors at the next election to 43 down from 48 – and are now consulting on their proposals for ward boundaries. The recommendations outline that the 43 councillors should represent eight three-councillor wards, seven two-councillor wards and five one-councillor wards across the borough.

 

Proposed Ward Boundaries

Leader of the Council (and former Chair of the Electoral Review Members Group), Councillor Phil North, said:

 

“Right from the beginning we were clear that we wanted to see a reduction in the amount of Councillors and I’m delighted that the Boundary Commission have endorsed our proposals.  Their report also praised the borough council’s submission, upon which they have largely based their recommendations.”

Corporate Portfolio Holder Maureen Flood said: “The public now have the opportunity to have their say to ensure that the Boundary Commissions proposals reflect the interests and identities of local communities across Test Valley. I therefore urge residents to take this opportunity and have their say about where the ward boundaries should be drawn and what improvements, if any, could be made.”

The full recommendations and detailed interactive maps are available on the Commission’s website at consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk. Hard copies of the Commission’s report and maps will also be available to view at council buildings.

Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: “We are publishing proposals for a new pattern of wards across Test Valley and we are keen to hear what local people think of the recommendations.

“Our review aims to deliver electoral equality for local voters. This means that each councillor represents a similar number of people so that everyone’s vote in council elections is worth roughly the same regardless of where you live.

“We will consider all the submissions we receive whoever they are from and whether your evidence applies to the whole borough or just part of it.”

The Commission wants to hear as much evidence as possible to develop final recommendations for Test Valley. If you would like to make a submission, please write or email the Commission by 14 August 2017:

The Review Officer (Test Valley), Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 14th floor, Millbank Tower, London, SW1P 4QP
Email: reviews@lgbce.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter @LGBCE

Have your say directly through the Commission’s consultation portal: https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/9135

Link to the dedicated web page for the Test Valley electoral review: www.lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/south-east/hampshire/test-valley

 

Stargaze Challenge 9 & 10 June 2017

by Monxton Matters

This weekend, 9-10 June, Shaun and Lorraine Pullen will complete the 2017 Brown Dog Challenge, raising money for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This is a walk of 52 miles in 24 hours, through the night, with a climb and descent greater than Snowdon and Scafell Pike combined, and involves completing the Herriot Way in Yorkshire – normally done over a 4 day period. This is a tough challenge for a great cause. If you would like to support them please go to:

www.mydonate.co.uk/fundraisers/shaunpullen3

Or

www.mydonate.co.uk/fundraisers/lorrainepullen2

Amport & Monxton Fete: Saturday 8 July 2017

by Monxton Matters

The Green, Amport: 12 – 4pm

Fete planning is underway and with lots of exciting things lined up it’s shaping up to be a festival of fun for all of the family.

We have entertainment throughout the day, with gundogs from Mullinscote, a hawk flying display from the Hawk Conservancy, tractor and pony rides, a classic car show and brass band. The village competitions return, with the horticultural show, an art competition, the great village bake off and the Fete games.   Yummy food will be served from the tea tent and our fully stocked fete bar will keep your thirst quenched.

We have stalls aplenty: smack the rat, a human fruit-machine, golf masters, welly wanging, assault course and much more. Our bric-a-brac, books, craft, accessories and toy stalls are grateful for any donations and ‘donation stations’ will be popping up in the village bus shelters soon.

As usual, we will be having an after fete party, with more details coming soon. Needless to say, there will be feasting and merriment aplenty.

Supper on the Green: 7.30pm til late

Supper on the Green will once again be a fabulous evening with a delicious hog roast, fully-stocked bar, and live music and dancing for your entertainment. We are on the hunt for prizes for the fete raffle and auction, so if you have anything that you would so kind to donate we would be incredibly appreciative. All funds raised go to our local churches, school and community projects. Tickets are £15 for adults and £8 for children under 11 years of age. To buy tickets click here – www.buytickets.at/amportandmonxtonfete or contact kate.cavalier@gmail.com / 07919 036308

And other offers of help much appreciated: We always need volunteers for an hour or more on the day to help out on stalls, and people for putting up and take down the tents and marquees.

Please get in touch with kate.cavalier@gmail.com if you can help in any way, for tickets or for more information.