HENRY Beaufort School is reflecting on a successful Autumn term as it welcomes pupils back for the first time this year.

The school hosted a series of successful open events in September and October with more than 1,000 visitors over five events. The long-standing Battlefields Trip in October was once again successful with more than 200 students visiting the battlefields of World War One and Two, finishing with a visit to the Menin Gate and the Last Post Ceremony.

Pupils also visited Winchester University, Portsmouth Dock Yards and the Army Flying Museum and various religious venues as part of their Year 11 RE curriculum.

LITTLETON and Harestock Parish Council is urging all drivers and pedestrians to be cautious with it getting dark so early during the winter months.

The council is advising drivers to be aware of pedestrians, who may be difficult to see, walking in the road along the parts of the area where there are no pavements.

The council also recommends that pedestrians wear bright or reflective clothes so that they can be more visible to drivers.

Cyclists should also try to be as visible as possible by wearing hi-viz or reflective clothing, and make sure lights are fitted on bicycles.

THE thermal imaging camera is available to borrow again this winter for residents in Littelton and Harestock. Residents can check their homes to see where heat is escaping and cold air is entering.

Anyone wanting to borrow the camera should use the booking form on the council website and email it to clerk@lhpc.org.uk or drop a paper copy into the parish office. The project is part of Littleton and Harestock Parish Action on the Climate Emergency (PACE).

SPARSHOLT Primary School is accepting applications for new reception pupils for September until Monday, January 15. To book a tour with the headteacher contact the school office on 01962 776264 or adminoffice@sparsholt.hants.sch.uk.

PARISH council meetings start again on Monday, January 8 at 7pm in the Henry Beaufort School Media Suite (Littleton and Harestock), Thursday, January 18 at 7.30pm in Sparsholt Memorial Hall (Sparsholt) and Monday, January 29 at 7.30pm in Tubbs Hall (Kings Worthy).

THE Worthies Sports and Social Club is still not serving food until further notice due to “unforeseen circumstances”. Bingo will be back on Sunday, January 7. The event starts at 6.30pm.

THE Worthies Craft and Makers Market has announced its dates for 2024. The event will be back at the social club, in Loader Close, on March 24, April 21, May 19 from 10.30am until 2.30pm.

The market is limited to 30 tables with each stall costing £10. Stall holder payments for the first market are due in February. For more information email carolansell24@gmail.com.

THE Martyr Worthy Lecture Series resumes on Friday, January 12 with David Leakey and his talk on politics and parliament.

Events start at 6.30pm at Itchen Abbas and Avington Hall with drinks and canapés before lectures commence at 7.15pm. Tickets cost £25. For more information or to book go to tickettailor.com/events/martyrworthylectures.

THE King Charles, in Lovedon Lane, has relaunched 50 per cent off food and drink this winter. The offer is running every Monday and Tuesday throughout January and February. Booking is advised.