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Popular ponds leased to Hartley Wintney Parish Council

As our members will know the Society has been very concerned for some time over the maintenance of ponds within the village. In particular the deterioration of Hattens pond next to the Waggon and Horses and the lack of attention that this has received from Hart District Council.

However we have been aware of the work being done by the Parish Council to address this and so were delighted last week to see the press announcement issued by Hart which is documented below:

"Popular ponds leased to Hartley Wintney Parish Council

During recent partnership meetings between Hart District Council and Hartley Wintney Parish Council, discussions took place on the ongoing management of two popular local ponds, Hatton’s and Causeway ponds. 
The two councils have worked together closely for many years, and it was decided that these important community landscape features should be leased to Hartley Wintney Parish Council for management going forward. They will continue to be supported by Hart District Council, who have provided the parish with £50,000 to support the ongoing restoration of the ponds. The lease is currently being finalised.
Councillor David Neighbour, Leader of Hart District Council, said: “We know that the ponds are really close to the hearts of the local community. We will still be here to support and advise the Parish Council as required but we believe, as the voice of local people, the Parish is best placed to work closely with its residents to move this project forward.”
Hartley Wintney Parish Council Chairman Richard Dodds said: “I know that the community in Hartley Wintney is delighted with the transfer of Hatton’s and Causeway ponds from Hart District Council to Hartley Wintney Parish Council. By working together in partnership, the two organisations have shown that there can be significant potential benefits for all parties and especially for local communities.”
You can read more about the history of the ponds on the Hart District Council website here: hart.gov.uk/hartley-wintney-commons"

December 2022 Update

The Society would like to wish all of our members and their families a happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year.

Victorian Heritage of Elvetham –The Society is delighted to promote committee member Andy Morris’s latest book on the Victorian Heritage of Elvetham. It is a companion publication to the previous book on the Victorian Heritage of Hartley Wintney. Andy has again made use of the tithe map for Elvetham, published in 1839, together with the seven census returns between 1841 and 1901 to document and provide a picture of Victorian life in the old ecclesiastical parish of Elvetham before it was incorporated into the present-day civil parish of Hartley Wintney. A series of maps have been drawn and compared with post Victorian Ordnance Survey maps to illustrate how surprisingly little Elvetham has changed since the Victorian period. We are sure that this will be an interesting read and perhaps a suitable Christmas present! To order your copy (priced at only £8, this can be done via the website.

 

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. For more information go to the Contact Us section of the web site.

November 2022 Update

Autumn Meeting – A very well attended meeting took place on the 12th October and we are grateful to the presenters and society members for making it a success.

The winners of the 2022 front garden awards and 2022 photo competition were announced and full information follows below. Our thanks go to everyone involved in helping with these activities.

Victorian Heritage of Elvetham –The Society is delighted to promote committee member Andy Morris’s latest book which is available to purchase at £8.00 per copy. It is a companion publication to the previous book on the Victorian Heritage of Hartley Wintney. Andy has again made use of the tithe map for Elvetham, published in 1839, together with the seven census returns between 1841 and 1901 to document and provide a picture of Victorian life in the old ecclesiastical parish of Elvetham before it was incorporated into the present-day civil parish of Hartley Wintney. A series of maps have been drawn and compared with post Victorian Ordnance Survey maps to illustrate how surprisingly little Elvetham has changed since the Victorian period. We are sure that this will be an interesting read and perhaps a suitable Christmas present! To order your copy this can be done via the website.

 

Front Garden Awards Winners

First Prize - Front Garden Award - Peter and Sylvia O'Connor - 1 Whinchat Close
1 Winchat front
 
Highly Commended were Denise Wiles - 1 Baldwin Close and Denise Lee -42 Bramley Drive
 
First Prize - Small Front Garden Award - Sophie and Jason Stevens 8 Hunts Cottages, Hunts Common
8 Hunys Cottages
 
Highly Commended were Beech Holm Brackley Ave. Hilary and Michael Edgar. and Linda Gill - 1 Hatts Close
 
First Prize - Wild Garden Award - John and Kay Collman - 16 Heather Grove . 
16 Heather Grove
 
Photo Competition Winner
Mike Sisson for his picture of the Trefoil Close Queen's Jubilee celebration street party

 

2022 Photo Comp Winner

October 2022 Update

Autumn Members’ meeting – Wednesday, 12th October at 7.30 pm at the Victoria Hall. Following our successful and well attended AGM and Spring meeting, we look forward to welcoming you to hear a presentation on the Royal British Legion by RBL committee member, Ali Grant. The meeting provides an opportunity to join the Society on the night and to hear updates on current Heritage Society and other village activities. Doors will open at 7.00 pm.

We will be announcing the winners of our annual Front Garden Awards and Photo Competition at the Autumn meeting and our thanks go to everyone who has helped with these events.  

We are also delighted to announce that a new book, A Victorian Heritage of Elvetham, has recently been written by HWHS committee member Andy Morris and will be published in the near future. Further details will be available soon.

 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. For more information go to the Contact Us section of the web site.

September 2022 Update

Autumn Meeting – Wednesday, 12 October – Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm where we will have a presentationfrom on the history of the Royal British Legion from RBL Hartley Wintney committee member, Ali Grant.

Front Garden Awards - Judging for this annual award has now concluded and the overall winners will be announced in our Autumn meeting. We very much appreciate the help of everyone who has been involved in the judging over the last few months.

 Photo Competition – We will also be announcing the winner for this in our Autumn meeting.

The Heritage Society 2022 Journal is full of interesting articles and if you would like a printed copy these are still available and requests for this and our other Society publications can be made from our website.

 

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