MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN - Winter 2011
As
we
get
closer
to
the
year
end
I
find
this
is
usually
a
good
time
to
reflect
as
well
as
to
look
towards
the
future.
This
year
has
been
the
first
year
of
the
new
Joint
Committee
and
our
resources
and
teamwork
were
given
an
early
challenge
when
we
organised
the
Royal
Wedding
Extravaganza!
I
think
it
was
a
great
weekend
on
the
Winchfield
and
it
was
good
to
see
so
many
people
out
enjoying
themselves.
More
recently
we
have
put
a
reconditioned
kitchen
into
the
Village
Hall.
This
was
a
real
necessity
and
I'm
sure
the
Hall
will
be
used
more
often
as
a
result.
Finally, the website has been redesigned and updated, whilst still retaining all the key information on the Village.
The
Joint
Committee
are
now
considering
what
we
can
best
achieve
for
the
Village
in
the
future.
We
are
intending
to
produce
a
strategy
for
the
next 5 years and I want to give you a very brief overview of our current thoughts;
•
A
year
long
programme
of
social
and
charitable
events
for
all
ages
taking
place
on
the
Winchfield,
Village
Hall
and
involving
our
two
pubs
whenever possible.
• A major celebration next year to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
• More work to improve the Village Hall starting with replacing the windows.
• Potential for a storage unit on the Winchfield for equipment which may have a small 'Pavilion' or barbecue area.
• Continuous improvement of the Children's play area.
•
Fencing
off
the
Parish
Field
and
allowing
grazing
of
docile
stock
for
a
few
weeks
a
year
to
help
maintain
the
unique
habitat
of
the
field.
This
species rich grassland contains some very rare plants and has recently been granted Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) status.
This is by no means an exhaustive list and I am keen to hear your comments on these ideas as well as any other suggestions you may have.
Can I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Steven Madeley, Chair of Joint Residents and Village Hall Committee
T: 01446 775646 E: madelsnene@aol.com