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The Heritage Society was founded on 14 January 1966 and therefore we celebrated our 58^th birthday last month. Although much has changed about the village since 1966 the Society was founded as a local Amenity Society for the protection and enhancement of the beauty and amenities of Hartley Wintney and its surrounding countryside and to encourage interest in the history, flora and fauna of the area. We are very pleased that the values that have been in place over the years still exist and help to make Hartley Wintney the great place to live that it is.

We hope, like us, that you have been delighted to see the refurbishment of the Hattens and Dilly Lane ponds which have over the last month been restored to their former glory and we would like to thank the Parish Council for their hard work and perseverance in achieving this and taking over the maintenance of the ponds in the future.

Looking forward, the Victoria Hall has been booked for Wednesday, May 8^th for our AGM and Spring meeting and more details will be issued in due course.

If you care about the village you live in and would like to know more about its rich history and heritage, please join the Society to show your support.

: John Sage; 04 March 2024

Future of Hartley Wintney recycling centre

Hampshire County Council launched a public consultation on 8 January 2024 inviting people to provide their views on the future of some local services, as part of steps by the Authority to help meet a £132 million budget shortfall by April 2025.

One area at risk from the consultation is the potential closure of the local recycling centre in Hartley Wintney which the Heritage Society believes will be a retrograde step and will only result in increased fly tipping, general littering, pollution and environmental harm.

If you agree we would encourage you to sign the petition that has been set up below covering both Hartley Wintney and Aldershot waste recycling sites
https://www.change.org/p/urge-hampshire-county-council-to-keep-hartley-wintney-and-aldershot-recycling-centres-open?source_location=topic_page.

Alternatively (or additionally) you may wish to provide feedback to the complete consultation (which contains 13 service change proposals) and the link for this is below (please note that the Future Services Consultation runs from 8 January to 31 March 2024 -

http://www.hants.gov.uk/future-services-consultation

: John Sage; 21 January 2024

Welcome to 2024

The Hartley Wintney Heritage Society would like to wish its members and all the village community a very prosperous and successful New Year.

The Society believes that the character and environment of Hartley Wintney represented by the styles of housing, the conservation areas, listed and historic buildings, common land areas, such as the cricket green, and the many green spaces and distinctive views that exist all contribute to these values. Going forward it is important that they are protected, retained and improved so that future residents of the village enjoy the same privileges as the current population and it is an aim of the Heritage Society to assist in achieving this.

Our comprehensive website gives additional information including access for members to our historical photos and Society Journals. We also have a number of historical books on Hartley Wintney and Elvetham and these are available for purchase from this website. Our AGM and Spring Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 8th May 2024. Information on our guest speakers will be available in due course.

Finally the Hartley Wintney Conservation Area 2023 Draft Character Appraisal document is still available for review. This important planning policy document can be viewed on line from the Parish Council web-site or through paper copies which are available from the Parish Council office, Deva Antiques or St John's Church and feedback can be supplied either online or through paper copies available from the Parish Council office.More information is available at https://hartleywintney-pc.gov.uk/conservation-areas/ and we encourage you to provide your feedback no later than 7th January 2024

: John Sage; 02 January 2024

The Hartley Wintney Heritage Society would like to thank all our members and guests for your support and help during 2023. We hope you have a happy and prosperous Christmas and 2024 New Year.

merry christmas greetings

The Hartley Wintney Conservation Area 2023 Draft Character Appraisal document is now available for review. This important planning policy document can be viewed on line from the Parish Council web-site or through paper copies which are available from the Parish Council office, Deva Antiques or St John's Church and feedback can be supplied either online or through paper copies available from the Parish Council office. Additionally there is a consultation event on Thursday 7th December between 4.00pm - 8.00 pm in the Methodist Hall in the High Street.

More information is available at https://hartleywintney-pc.gov.uk/conservation-areas/ and we encourage you to provide your feedback no later than 7th January 2024

: John Sage; 01 December 2023

Autumn Meeting – Approximately 80 members attended the meeting on the 25^th October and received an interesting and informative update from Keith Betton (Chair of the Hampshire Ornithological Society) on the “Birds around Hartley Wintney”.

Councillor Chris Cornwell also gave a short update on the plans for the renovation and cleanup of the Causeway Farm, Hattens and Dilly Lane ponds. The aim is to renovate all 3 in rotation and it is hoped that the work can commence during December.

We are grateful to all presenters and Heritage Society members for supporting the Society and contributing to its success.

Planning is now underway for our Spring 2024 meeting which will be held on May 8^th 2024.

Front Garden Awards 2023

The winners of the 2023 front garden awards were announced at our Autumn meeting.Our thanks go to Barbara Smee and her team of judges who have spent much time walking around the village looking for beautiful eye-catching gardens.

Best Front Garden - EKO House, Brackley Avenue

Duggan EKO House Brackley Ave 1