- 'Super chamber' near as merger gets green light
IT’S all systems go for Hampshire
Chamber of Commerce – and it is set to
become one of the UK’s biggest regional
business networks.
- Revamping Hilton Basingstoke is doing the business
IT’S all change at Hilton Basingstoke as it undergoes a £.3million refurbishment.
- Store scores winning goal with new look
WILKINSON scored a winning goal
with a successful store makeover in
The Malls shopping centre last
week.
- Sweet taste of success
A BASINGSTOKE couple scored a
sweet success as they emerged a
winner at the prestigious Hantsweb
Awards.
- Sporty success for 0800Sports
A SUCCESSFUL online sports specialist is
kicking off its financial new year with
the opening of a showroom in
Basingstoke.
- Roaring good time at restaurant
LION dancing heralding the Chinese New
Year proved to be a real spectacle at the
Mayflower Restaurant in Basingstoke last
Sunday.
- GAME teams up with BAFTA to host awards
BASINGSTOKE-headquartered GAME Group will be
adding to the glamour of
the British Academy of
Film and Television Arts
awards.
- College on course for engineering academy
NEW plans for an engineer
ing academy have been
announced by Basingstoke
College of Technology.
- Chambers to vote on county-wide merger
BUSINESS is set to move forward with
a new chamber for the whole of Hampshire.
- Sean says aloe to brand-new venture
A BASINGSTOKE freelance photographer is
focusing his attention on a new
business venture selling aloe vera-
based products.
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- Meet our own Cheryl and Ashley Cole. . .
WHEN you are called Cheryl and Ashley Cole, you can expect to get a fair bit of attention.
- Library support is 'a disgrace'
ANGER has erupted over the failure to provide Basingstoke with an adequate replacement library while a major revamp is carried out.
- Ideas go on show
IDEAS for developing land near Basingstoke railway station have gone on display to the public.
- The top dogs!
IT’S the canine competition of the year, and two pooches from north Hampshire have been thoroughly pampered and prepared for the big event.
- Masters of our destiny
Should Basingstoke and Deane go it alone as a unitary authority? That is the question being asked by local politicians. Today, borough Labour group leader Councillor Laura James explains why she and members of her group believe the idea has merits.
- Plumber on run to raise flood of cash
A PLUMBER will down tools and raise money for a Basingstoke hospice when he takes on his first half-marathon next week.
- Bowlers strike form in Haiti quake fundraiser
BOWLERS turned out in record numbers to raise money for Haiti earthquake survivors.
- Blood donors thanked for helping save lives
BLOOD donors in Hampshire have been praised for their role in saving lives.
- Air views on roads
RESIDENTS are being called upon for their views on local roads.
- Cheerful Chopsticks
CHOPSTICKS the Chinese hamster is looking for a new place to call home.
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- Baughurst
PARISH council: Met on February 15. A representative for Friends of Farriers Group took up the matter of the suitability or otherwise of the proposed site for Little Apples Playgroup building.
- Bramley
PARISH council: Met on February 15. A representative for Friends of Farriers Group took up the matter of the suitability or otherwise of the proposed site for Little Apples Playgroup building.
- Chineham
THE new pavement link from Stockbridge Close to the bus stop in Thornhill Way: Has been welcomed by many residents, although there is some concern that the build-out into the carriageway presents a
hazard for motorists.
- Ellisfield/Farleigh
ENTERTAINMENT: Ellisfield Memorial Hall committee has arranged a delightful evening’s entertainment for Saturday, March 6.
- Hatch Warren/Beggarwood
CONCESSIONARY travel: For people eligible to receive bus tokens and concessionary fare passes, Hatch Warren Community Centre will be one of the issuing points.
- Oakley and Deane WI
WALK: A Sunday morning walk is planned by Oakley Ramblers this coming Sunday.
- Old Basing/Lychpit
ST MARY'S PIOCC working party: This afternoon, meeting in the church lobby at 2pm. Tools provided but bring your own gloves.
- Popley
DATES for your diary: Beginners’ pilates, incorporating legs, bums and tums. There is a new class starting on Thursday, March 4, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Melrose Hall.
- Rotherwick
KNEES Up Mother Brown: Congratulations to parishioner Felicity Brown, who was recently awarded the MBE for a lifetime of service to Hampshire children and families.
- Sherfield-on-Loddon
THE Messiah from Scratch: Mike Abrams, together with Conqordia, invite you to come and sing The Messiah from Scratch on Saturday, at St Leonard’s Church.
- Silchester
TEA dance: In the village hall on Sunday, at 2.45pm.
- Tadley
GRAND sale: At St Mary’s Church Hall, this Saturday, from 11am to 1pm. Please take along donations on the day from 8.30am onwards.
- Baughurst
QUIZ supper: Wolverton Village Hall are holding a Quiz Supper Night tomorrow.
- Bramley
PARISH council: The parish council information and newsletter spring edition is due for publication in March.
- Buckskin
LIBRARY: If you missed yesterday’s mobile library visit, the next one will be on Wednesday, March 17, at the twin mini-roundabouts car park, off Buckskin Lane, between 10.35am and 10.55am.
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