ANOTHER mention of a major road closure affecting the Worthys. The road between Kings Worthy and Winchester is set to close due to gas repairs. The work is being carried out by SGN, and is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, November 13 to Wednesday, December 4. These works will involve the replacement of old metal gas pipes on London Road, which connects Winchester and the Worthies, with new plastic pipes so SGN can continue to supply gas to residents. Access to Pudding Lane will be maintained on both sides of the closure – however, it will not be suitable for diverted traffic. The diversion will take traffic onto the A34, A272 and A31 around the eastern edge of Winchester and through the city centre. Bin collection dates are expected to remain unchanged, although bus routes will be impacted, with SGN advising residents to contact their service provider for updates regarding changes to bus routes and times.

A BABY massage session will take place on Wednesday, November 27, at Tubbs Hall, Kings Worthy. From 10.30am to 11.45am, Wellbeing with Fran will host the one-off session, which has been described as "a lovely, unique experience which is baby-led and also focusses on parent wellbeing and relaxation". The price is £32 for an adult and a baby. This includes a unique opportunity to learn how to massage your baby, refreshments for parents, organic baby massage oil, towels and mats provided, a gift bag and printed handouts. Additional adults are very welcome for a family booking price of £38.

A COMMUNITY event will be hosted at The Cricketers Inn in Easton in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. From 11am on Friday, November 8, to the armistice at 11am on Monday, November 11, participants will be cycling non-stop for 72 hours at the pub. A spokesperson said: "To keep the wheels turning throughout the entire period, we’ve divided the time into 30-minute slots, with each slot representing a £10 donation and 30 minutes of someone’s time. The response from our community has been incredible, with support from local residents, our MP Danny Chambers, and even members of the armed forces stationed at Worthy Down."

SPACES are still available for kids' tennis classes at Worthy Park Tennis Club at Prince's Mead School in Kings Worthy. The five-week course will begin this Sunday, November 10. For five-year-olds to eight-year-olds, the classes will take place at 10am every Sunday. For more information visit worthyparktennis.com or contact coach Rachel Magory on 07501 016217. 

A CLASSICAL concert will take place in Stockbridge on Friday, November 8, from 7.30pm. Claire Rutter and Paul Turner will bring a variety of classical hits to St Peter's Church. The title of the concert is "Strauss to Lehar via Verdi and Puccini". Born in South Shields, of Norwegian and Scottish descent, Claire is one of the best-known and most versatile sopranos of her generation, specialising in Verdi, Puccini, Strauss and the dramatic bel canto operas of Bellini and Donizetti. Paul Turner is a widely experienced soloist and chamber music player renowned for his sensitive playing. He excels in a wide range of genres as demonstrated in recent events. Tickets are £20 for adults, £5 for under-18s. Drinks can also be pre-ordered. In addition, The Grosvenor Stockbridge is offering a special pre-concert supper for £30. For more information or to book, visit stockbridgemusic.uk.