Author Archives: Monxton Matters

Dogs and Hot Cars

by Monxton Matters

This week the police, RSPCA and the Dog Warden have all been called to dogs suffering in hot cars.

Please do not take your dogs out and leave them in cars even on a mild day. It takes less than 15 minutes for your dog to die in a hot car.

If it’s warm enough for you to leave the house without a jacket, it’s too warm to leave your dog in the car.

If you see a dog in a vehicle in distress please contact Police on 101 or contact the local dog warden or the RSPCA on 0300 123 4999.

Your local Dog Warden may be contacted on Andover 01264 368463 (Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 5.00 and Friday 8.30 – 4.30).  Out of working hours please ring 01264 368000.

 

Parish Council Vacancy

by Monxton Matters

Test Valley Parish Council have informed the Parish Clerk that the Parish Council vacancy can be filled by co-option (rather than election, which costs around £2000).

If you would like to serve your community and become a Parish Councillor, please contact a member of the Parish Council or the Parish Clerk, Richard Waterman to put your name forward for consideration.

Theft of Horse Trailer in Monxton

by Monxton Matters

This is a message sent via Hampshire Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary.

red trailerBetween Thursday 30th April at 18:30 and Saturday May 1st at 08:20, a horse box was stolen from Monxton, Andover. The offenders broke into a stable yard on Broad Road, Monxton and cut off a wheel clamp to steal the trailer.

The trailer was an Ifor Williams 505 in red and white, similar to the attached picture, there was no partition in the rear and there were two navy blue single brace bars.

There was a non standard reversing mirror attached to the front of it and there were also £300 of new rubber mats inside. The serial number for the trailer is 5006642 and the draw bar code is 5-59750.

The trailer had the number plate KW04NAG attached to it; however it is likely that this will have been removed.

Please keep a look out for this trailer that may have been hidden away somewhere, or if you are offered or see any similar for sale, please call 101 quoting reference 44160163407.

Suspicious Vehicle 28/4/16

by Monxton Matters

This is a message sent via Hampshire Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary.

On 28/04/2016 at around 1400 hours, a suspicious vehicle was seen driving around a farm located off Monxton Road, Grateley.

The vehicle was a white Toyota Hilux, registration KS57*** with one male occupant driving.

The driver was asking if any vehicles and machinery were for sale.

This vehicle has been seen in several different locations over the last few weeks in the Andover area, please call Police on 101 to report seeing it in any suspicious circumstances.

St George’s Night Dinner – report

by Monxton Matters

IMG_0705The St George’s Night Dinner, held in the Village Hall on Saturday 23rd April, was a great success with 50 people enjoying a superb and extremely delicious dinner of Greenfield sausages, mash and peas followed by Monxton Apple & Blackberry Crumble with cream – all beautifully home-made  by the wonderful organisers. All washed down with excellent Berry Bros wines and quality ales.

We had a challenging and thought-provoking quiz on all things England, Shakespeare and St George, which caused much chatter and debate throughout the evening.

There has been some lovely feedback saying how delicious the food was and what a good, fun night it was – and everyone’s expectations were exceeded.

The total profit from the evening was £465.60, which was split equally between the Walk The Walk breast cancer charity and the Renovation Fund for Monxton & Amport Village Hall (£232.80 for each charity).

The plan is to hold a similar event next year, so put Saturday 22nd April 2017 in your diaries for a bigger and better event!

 

 

EU Referendum debate – 19 May

by Monxton Matters

Hosted by Kit Malthouse MP

This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the European Union Referendum and the arguments on both sides. Britain will be taking a decision on the most important constitutional question in decades with profound ramifications for our democracy and the kind of country we will be. It’s vital that everyone engages and makes an informed decision.

We are being joined by Daniel Hannan MEP and a speaker from Vote Leave to speak for leaving the EU and by speakers from the CBI and Conservatives IN to speak for remain.

All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so we have a good idea of numbers.

WHEN: Thursday, 19 May 2016 from 19:00 to 21:00 (BST)
WHERE: John Hanson Community School – Floral Way, Andover, SP10 3PB

To book your FREE tickets click here

Sky Lanterns – Warning

by Monxton Matters

At approx 19.15 this evening (Easter Sunday 27 Mar) a sky lantern (with burner in full flame) appeared over the houses between Chalkpit Lane, High Street and Abbotts Ann Road. It was very low and a struggling to gain height; it dipped down out of sight almost immediately then, after a few moments reappeared struggling to gain height. Fortunately it then gained height, and did not crash again into one of the thatched properties along the High Street or the lower part of Chalkpit Lane, before sailing off North East. The lantern was white with a large red heart on one side.

Such lanterns pose a danger to thatched properties, as well as livestock. Please, please DO NOT light such things.

 

All change at the Black Swan

by Monxton Matters

From Michael Pasque, landlord at the Black Swan:

Rosy and I are sad that we must announce that our time at The Black Swan is ending. We have enjoyed our time here very much, and hope you all have too. 

We aren’t going far though, and will be opening at The Plough in Grateley on Thursday 14th April. 

We’d love for everybody to come down to say good bye on Saturday 9th April. 

Strictly comes to Monxton: 30 April

by Monxton Matters

strictly

For one night only!…… 

Dust off your dancing shoes and spend a fantastic evening with friends learning how to dance with the help of our very own Robin Windsor, professional dance instructor from Strictly Come Dancing. 
 
When: Saturday 30th April, 7-10pm
Where: Monxton & Amport Village Hall 
Cost: £60 a couple
 
The ticket price includes 3 hours of instruction and light refreshments during the interval. 
To book your place please contact Karin Staines on 01264 712061 or email karinrups@yahoo.co.uk