Time stood still and the sun shone over Monxton & Amport last weekend as a Harvest Celebration took place!

Conceived as a simple but most effective plan by a few local village ladies to raise funds for good causes through the fruits of the local, bumper harvest. Mounted variably around the village, local folk were invited to ‘tour’ the various driveways to buy a vast range of healthy and nutritious produce kindly donated by local stores, farmers or prepared by the many local kitchen chefs!

Raising over £800 on the day was a considerable achievement which provided well-needed funds for the Village Hall, Church and the ‘School of Hope’ in Nairobi, Kenya. Perhaps even more noteworthy and rewarding however, was the opportunity to re-connect with friends and neighbours, many of whom had been housebound for much of the summer, in an open C19-compliant, informal and healthy manner. A priceless opportunity which remains critical to the wellbeing of all our communities. Such positive efforts are to be commended.

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To all villagers
Monxton Parish Council Objection to the felling of Ash trees on the village green ref 20/02030/TREEN

You may be aware that Mr Dique Li, the owner of the village green, has put in an application to cut down all seven Ash trees which are located on or near the village green.

This will have a massive impact on the scene around the green as these form part of the iconic views across to the river from the all roads.
If you are so minded please put in your objection ASAP, note while the closing date for objections is technically today the application is open for any comments up to the 8th October and following discussions today with the tree officer they will not be able to act unless there are significant local objections.

An application to fell 7 ash trees on the village green has met with strong objections by the Parish Council. The removal of almost 50% of the trees on this green space will have a significant impact on the views in this area.

Residents are encouraged to send their views to TVBC quoting reference 20/02030/TREEN as soon as possible.

The laws around gatherings in public or indoors have changed, to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Under the new rules, people may not participate in social gatherings, in any place, in groups of more than six.

We will continue our approach of engaging, explaining and encouraging people to follow the new regulations, and use our common sense and discretion.

Enforcement will be used as a last resort. In most situations we can resolve breaches without having to issue a fine.

Ultimately, we all have a personal responsibility to do what we can to limit the spread of infection.

For more details: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2020/september/statement-from-assistant-chief-constable-maggie-blyth-on-the-new-covid-19-

The application numbered Application 20/01016/TELN for a telecommunications mast on Land North Of Abbotts Ann Road, Monxton has been withdrawn following several objections from villagers and the Parish Council. No further action will be taken regarding this proposal.