Adventurous new play project to be launched at Popley Festival

Adventurous new play project to be launched at Popley Festival

The people in Popley were being encouraged to show their adventurous side to assist with the creation of an exciting new play area for Basing Wood.  This exiciting community facility was launched at the weekends sucsessful Popley Festival.  Which despite the weather hundreds turned out to ...

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt - Winners announced!.  Thanks to everyone who took part.  We had over 500 entries and everyone asked seemed to enjoy it.   Some of the winners attended a ceremony on Thursday 30th April to recieve their prizes. 

Use the internet to increase sales during the downturn

Use the internet to increase sales during the downturn

Nearly half of small businesses that use the internet to advertise their firm increase turnover by one fifth, according to new figures released by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Double success sees the borough’s parks get the green flag

Double success sees the borough’s parks get the green flag

Visitors to Eastrop Park and the War Memorial Park will have reason to celebrate after both were named in the list of best parks in England and Wales.  

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LITTERPICK

The July litterpick will take place on Sunday 5th July meeting at Kempshott Village Hall at 10am. Litterpickers and sacks provided.

FLOWER & VEG SHOW - PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Don't forget to enter your garden in this year's Flower and Vegetable Show photographic competition. First prize £75, second prize £50 and third prize £25.

KEMPSHOTT POLICE COLUMN - JUNE

Dear residents of Kempshott. By the time you read this edition of the Kourier I will have been the Beat officer for just over 2 months. I would like to say thank you to everyone I have met so far for...

BASINGSTOKE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

This April 20th, the subject of our meeting at Kempshott Village Hall was “Wildlife of North Hampshire” by Amanda Bassett, who is the Loddon and Eversley Area Project Manager for the Hampshire and Isle...

KEMPSHOTT W.I.

“Justice for Boobs.” Thank goodness M&S has had a change of directive! At least I will not have to write about what the W.I. is doing in that connection.

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Police appeal for witnesses after attempted robbery in Basingstoke

Police appeal after burglary in Tadley

Police appeal for witnesses after robbery in South Ham

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Tadley

Police appeal after Hatch Warren assault

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FSB calls on local authorities to listen to business

  The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today celebrated a new agreement given by local authorities to include small businesses in decision-making.

CHINEHAM PARK GIVES WORKERS WHAT THEY WANT

  Office workers are increasingly looking to build exercise into their daily routines. Those who adopt active lifestyles are now demanding more from their office environments.  One of the...

Talaris opens new HQ at Chineham Park

  Talaris, the leading provider of cash handling solutions to financial institutions and retailers worldwide, celebrated their move to a new corporate headquarters on Chineham Park by hosting...

Unemployment fears rise in small businesses as the country slides into recession

  The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reported a dramatic rise in calls to its legal advice line on redundancies from concerned small businesses, on the same day as the official announcement...

Small businesses to converge on Newport for major conference

  Small businesses will be gathering against the backdrop of recession in South Wales later this year, at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Annual Conference 2009.

FSB: Banks have run out of excuses as Government announces £1bn fund for small firms

BASINGSTOKE NETWORKING LUNCH

FSB launches Five Point Plan to create 400,000 new jobs

FSB responds to interest rate cut

Red tape puts off good employers from taking on new employees

Use the internet to increase sales during the downturn

The FSB appoints a small business professor

Post Office Card Account announcement good news for small business

MEPC CHINEHAM PARK WINS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Chineham Park introduces the team behind Central 40, the largest new office building in Basingstoke

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Home Information Packs

Question: We are thinking of selling our property but are concerned about the hassle and cost of obtaining a Home Information Pack.  Can you help?

Orchard Grove Opens its Doors

Orchard Grove Opens its Doors

Three fantastic four-bedroom showhomes opened this weekend at Orchard Grove.  The latest development by David Wilson Homes in Basingstoke, which have proved very popular with buyers. Orchard Grove...

Business is brisk at Bramley Fields

Despite the current market conditions, David Wilson Homes Southern has reported brisk sales at its Bramley Fields development at Marnel Park in Popley, Basingstoke. The housebuilder has been selling around...

Survey shows tenants are easy to find

An independent survey of landlords, that looks at attitudes towards the government's proposed Sale and Rent Back system and the housing market, has revealed that capital growth is as important as rental...

Housing market 'underpinned by strong fundamentals'

The average price of property in the UK has returned to the level it was at in August 2006, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Calls for recompense of private landlords under 'Rent First, Buy later' scheme

TV programme gives sellers advice on impressing would-be buyers

Amateur landlords need to be 'educated'

Sellers told that there has been an increase in buyer enquiries

Gross lending down but "at good historic levels"

Survey reveals one in four people believe 'now is a good time to buy'

Rics proposes offsetting stamp duty for senior homeowners looking to downsize

Tenants 'less exposed' to rising cost of living

New deals 'help boost mortgage market'

House prices will 'stop falling within 12 months'

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Police crackdown on drivers in Basingstoke

Police in Basingstoke have carried out an operation targeting dangerous drivers to improve safety on the roads.

Officers in Basingstoke appeal after minibus falls from vehicle transporter

Officers are appealing for information following a road traffic incident on the A34 on Wednesday, August 8.

Police in the North and East Operational Command Unit urge motorists to drive cautiously

Officers from the North and East Operational Command Unit are urging motorists to drive cautiously following the heavy rain throughout the area. A number of road closures have been put in place in Hart,...

Mercedes CLK

  Our car of the month is the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe. This good looking car makes you feel comfortable before you get behind the driving wheel and this we found with the CLK 280 Sports....

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Work Time Off

  Question "I have been with my current employer for eight months, but currently have to attend regular hospital appointments (approx 5 per year). When I recently advised my employer...

Clarke and Son Legal Surgery

  Question "I have been working for a small company on a self-employed as required basis for approximately one year.  Recently, an increase in workload means that they need me...

Jobless figures hit 11-year high

Unemployment hit an 11-year high as the Bank of England signalled that interest rates could plunge to record lows to lift the UK out of recession.

Making the interview a success - Some helpful interview tips

  Following are a few pre-interview tips and common sense preparation tactics, which will help make your interview an altogether more successful experience. You are more likely to be successful...

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Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt - Winners announced!.  Thanks to everyone who took part.  We had over 500 entries and everyone asked seemed to enjoy it.   Some of the winners attended a ceremony...

Police remind residents to lock up their homes and keep burglars out

  Police in Basingstoke are reminding residents to take steps to ensure their homes are as secure as possible at all times.

Police to hold beat surgeries across the Basingstoke and Deane District

Safer Neighbourhoods Teams across Basingstoke and Deane are holding beat surgeries in the coming weeks to offer residents help and advice.

First hunting with dogs conviction in Hampshire

Officers from the Basingstoke Rural Safer Neighbourhoods Team have secured the first conviction in Hampshire for hunting with dogs.

First neighbourhood agreement for residents launched

A new way of helping residents to get along in their communities has been launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council this month (September).

Heroes and villains line up for the firework fiesta

Basingstoke - Alencon 40th Anniversary Exchange

New Look Website!!

BASINGSTOKE BREAST CANCER SELF HELP GROUP

Council retains Park Mark award for ten car parks

First neighbourhood agreement for residents launched

Innovative Basingstoke ‘extra care’ plan wins £3.1 million

Double success sees the borough’s parks get the green flag

More faces needed to show off borough

Residents encouraged to fly the flag for Olympic Handover Day

Adventurous new play project to be launched at Popley Festival
The people in Popley were being encouraged to show their adventurous side to assist with the creation of an exciting new play area for Basing Wood.  This exiciting community facility was launched at the weekends sucsessful Popley Festival.  Which despite the weather hundreds turned out to enjoy.
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