ROADS in Cheriton and New Cheriton are to be closed to allow for work by Openreach for five days from Monday September 16.
The closures will affect Kilmeston Road betwen Greys Farm Close and A272 Petersfield Road; Cheriton Road between Petersfield Road and B3046 Alresford Road; and Alresford Road between Cheriton Road and Markall Close.
Work laying underground cables will be between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
 

CHERITON Village Show (produce, flower arranging, art, craft, photography) is this Saturday September 14 in the village hall and school. Show schedules available now in Cheriton Post Office & Stores, last entries to be handed in by 4.30pm, today Thursday September 12. Entry open to everyone. Viewing of Exhibits and Refreshments from 1.30pm; Prize Giving, Raffle Draw and Sale of Produce at approximately 3.15pm. This is a cash only event.

BIGHTON village fete and fun dog show returns on Sunday September 15 from 1.30-4.30pm at Village Hall Field, SO24 9RE.
Billed as the ‘Biggest Little Fete in Hampshire’ adult entrance is £2, children free.
Organisers promise the perfect afternoon to end the Summer Season with traditional stalls and games for everyone, plus a BBQ; bar: cream teas; craft stalls, a falconry display; and a dog show.
Visitors can try the fete’s fly fishing game.
Proceeds are shared equally between Bighton Village Hall and Church. Contact: Bob Ellis 01962 773427 or robert.sally120@gmail.com, or www.bighton.org.uk.
Follow the fete on Facebook Bighton Village Fete.


A REMINDER that the next talk to Alresford Historical and Literary Society will be on Wednesday September 18 when John Holden will speak on Ralph Dutton of Hinton Ampner. Mr Dutton restored the mansion near Cheriton and improved its garden. When he died in 1986 he left the house to the National Trust.
The society holds its monthly meetings in the Methodist Church, Jacklyns Lane, SO24 9JJ. Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month, and it is not necessary to be a member to attend – visitors are welcome at the door for £3. Annual membership (January 1-December 31) is £10.

NEW Leaf Alresford will screen British documentary Six Inches of Soil at Perins School on Monday September 23 at 7pm as part of Winchester Green Week.
The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session with a panel of local food and drink producers.
The film tells the story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit health and provide for local communities.
Six Inches of Soil follows three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey - Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle in Cornwall. As the trio strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors who help them on their journey. They’re joined by other experts providing wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people who are dedicated to changing the trajectory for food, farming and the planet.
Claire Mackenzie, Six Inches of Soil producer, said: “Community screenings are a hugely important part of our impact campaign. We’re so excited that New Leaf Alresford is hosting this event - it’s really important that people have discussions at a local level to find ways to create profitable food systems that benefit the community, whilst looking after our soil and the environment in the best possible way.”
The aim is to inspire farmers with the confidence to shift to a more regenerative mindset and approach; to give consumers the impetus and information to rethink their food choices; and ultimately create a groundswell of public opinion leading to policy change, support and funding for a British regenerative farming and agroecological revolution.
Tickets are £5, which will first cover the cost of screening the film, with anything remaining going towards future events organised by New Leaf Alresford. To book visit: tickettailor.com/events/newleafalresford/1345186
The Stagecoach 64 bus service from Alton and Winchester runs to and from Alresford hourly, stopping in West Street - with last buses in both directions leaving Alresford at approximately 22.40. A single fare costs only £2. Free parking is also available in the Perins and Arlebury Park car parks.

WORK will soon begin in Bishop’s Sutton on the re-roofing of St Nicholas church after months of successful fundraising, with thanks in particular to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the generosity of villagers.
Events and weekly Services will continue inside as normal. On Saturday September 21 at 6pm there will be a short, early-evening concert of renaissance music given by the Amici Ensemble in aid of Blood Cancer UK. Ticket enquiries to stnbconcerts@gmail.com.

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