Category Archives: News

Moviola for Spring 2015

by Monxton Matters

Future film dates for Spring 2015

January 23: THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY
Helen Mirren running a Michelin-starred restaurant in rural France when an Indian family set up a rival restaurant right opposite! Very funny and lots of lovely food!

February 18: MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT
Colin Firth as a magician in the South of France in the Jazz age.

March 20: MR TURNER
Timothy Spall as the artist.

April 22: THE IMITATION GAME
Bletchley Park during WWII with Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing.

The Moviola is held in Monxton & Amport Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. Refreshments are also served. Tickets are £6 and can be booked by calling Caroline Unwin (772375), Veronica Bacon (771285), Karin Staines (712061) and Jennifer Richards (710308). Please order your tickets in advance as tickets cannot be guaranteed on the door.

Christmas Fair at The Hawk – 5 & 6 December

by Monxton Matters

Sarah Norton Interiors invites you to pop into the Hawk Inn, Amport to browse the beautiful country-style gifts, home accessories and Christmas decorations.

There is also a 20% discount for lunch or dinner on Friday 5th and lunch on Saturday 6th. Customers need to quote ‘Hawk Christmas Fair’ when ordering.

Sarah’s fair will be open from 9am to 9pm on Friday and from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, in the private dining room.

Please note that payment is only possible by cash or cheque.

Christmas Celebrations – Sunday 7 December

by Monxton Matters

MESSY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT MONXTON FOR EVERYONE

Come and start celebrating the Christmas season at Monxton Hall on Sunday, 7th December between 4pm and 6 pm.

There will be plenty of Messy Church crafts for the children (and grown- ups!), stalls with a Christmas flavour, mulled wine, nibbles and mince pies, tea and coffee.

There will also be live Christmas music by The Rhythm of Life Band and carols for you to join in and sing.

Young and old, why not come along and join in the fun for as little or as long as you like. We’d love to see you, bring your friends.

Don’t forget our traditional carol service is being held jointly with Amport this year, in Amport church on Tuesday 16th December at 6 p.m.

Dog Thieves

by Monxton Matters

A lady was out walking her black labrador in West Tytherley (11 miles from Monxton) this morning and two men tried to snatch the dog. There was also a white chalk mark outside the house.

Please be extra vigilant for marks outside any houses, and please warn both the householder and Police should you see anything suspicious. It may also make sense to go for dog walks with at least one other person, as there is safety in numbers. Always take your mobile phone with you.

Please also ensure your dog is micro-chipped and that your details are up to date on the register. You may also wish to invest in a tracking device for your dog (also useful if your dog sometimes runs off).

http://dogtrackerplus.co.uk/
http://www.retrievatracking.com/domestic_pets_loss_theft.aspx
http://www.pawtrax.co.uk/

Litter in Monxton

by Monxton Matters

This afternoon we walked along Broad Road collecting rubbish. We had only walked from the railway bridge to Pegasus Riding School before our bags were full. We had one bag for general rubbish (top of photo) and another, larger bag for cans and plastics, so they can be recycled.

All this just from a few hundred metres. It’s virtually all Tenants lager cans, so probably just one or two low-life scumbags who think they can litter freely. Disgusting.

We shall be out again tomorrow to finish off in Broad Road. But it would be lovely if any other villagers fancy combining a walk with some civic duty and litter pick around our parishes.

If only we could name and shame the perpetrators! If you do see anyone throwing litter (anywhere, not just Monxton) please report it in the comments section and to TVBC.

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Section 87 and 88 of the Environmental Protection Act (1990) states that if a person drops, throws, deposits or leaves anything so as to cause defacement in any land open to the air, they could be committing a littering offence. Litter includes all smoking, drinking and food related waste including cigarette butts and chewing gum.

Test Valley Borough Council has a zero tolerance approach to littering.

The Environmental Service Enforcement Team patrol throughout the whole Borough and will issue a Fixed Penalty Notice to anyone caught littering.

The Fixed Penalty Notice is £80 (or £50 if paid within 7 days).

Failure to pay will result in prosecution which may lead to a fine of up to £2500.

MONXTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

by testvalley

MONXTON PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF PARISH MEETING

THE MONXTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING IS TO BE HELD ON

WEDNESDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2014 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 matters – current applications and status

6. Reports:-

Environment & Footpaths

Traffic

Neighbourhood Watch

Finance

Monxton Web Site

Sunnybank

7. HCC and TVBC reports – Councillors Pat West and Tony Hooke will provide updates on the situation with respect to HCC and the lorries transporting material through the village by Nelsons

8. Correspondence

9. Dates for the 2015 Meetings

10. Close of the meeting

 

Public Fireworks Displays

by testvalley

As they pose a serious fire risk to the thatched properties in the village, we do ask that residents do not have bonfires or fireworks at their homes.

There are many public Firework Displays in our area which are fun for all the family.  Please note that some of these events are ticketed so you may need to book in advance.

Andover

Join The Breeze at the Charlton Sports Centre (West Portway Industrial Estate) for a fun filled night full of entertainment for all the family.

Advance tickets will be on sale at the Saturday Market and from the Andover Leisure Centre, the Light’s Theatre, Ben’s Crisp & Clean, Weyhill Road Shops, and Belvoir Estate Agents. All profits will be used to help local and Rotary charities.

Advance Prices – Child £4 •Adult: £5 • Family Ticket (2+2) £15.

On the Gate – Child: £5 • Adult: £6 • Family Ticket (2+2) £20. Additional details at Andover Library •

NB: Child prices relate to children under 16.

5.30 pm: Gates Open

STAGE   5.45-6.15 pm Groove Room band performs

6. 15-6.25 pm Zumba entertainment

6..25-6.55 pm Rookies band performs

6.55-7.05 pm Zumba again

7.05-7.30 pm Military wives choir perform

7.30-7.55 pm Groove Room band performs.

8.00-8.20 pm Fireworks display.

8.20-9.50 pm Rookies band performs

9.00 pm Stage show finishes

FUNFAIR   5.30-8.45 pm Entertainment for those who want to ride on the various attractions. There will also be food and drinks stalls provided by Walls Funfair.

TRACK ENTERTAINMENT   6.30-7.50 pm Entertainment by members of the AAC and participating individuals in the form of fun runs etc to raise money for their own charities by sponsoring runners who have volunteered to take part.

Abbotts Ann

Firework Display on Sunday 2nd November on Sports Field with entry via Bulbery. No sparklers please

Gates open 5.30pm

6pm – Guy Parade

6.30pm – Lighting of the Bonfire

7.15pm – Fireworks Display

Family Ticket: £12 for 2 Adults & 2 children under 16

Winchester

Family-friendly bonfire and fireworks takes place at the Recreation Ground behind River Park Leisure Centre Saturday 8th November. All profits go to local organisations and charities.

6pm – 6.30pm – Gathering on the Broadway – Get down early at the bottom of Winchester High Street to join the torchlit procession.

6.30pm – Bonfire Procession – Led by the Mayor of Winchester and the Chairman of Winchester Round Table, through the city centre to the Bonfire site at River Park Leisure Centre.

7.15pm – Lighting of the Bonfire

7.45pm – Fireworks Display