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2008
9 July
Juliet's Success: Fleet born actress Juliet Aubrey has
been acclaimed for her performance in the recent BBC production "Criminal
Justice"
4 July
Free Bays Are Back: 18 free car parking red bays have been
marked out in Fleet. 6 are in Victoria Rd car park and 12 in Church Rd car park.
30 minutes free parking is allowed.
Bays Still Wrong: Parking campaigner Peter
Ashford still thinks the newly laid out parking bays along Fleet Rd are
incorrectly marked. A national adjudicator ruled the original marking of the
bays unenforceable some weeks ago.
New President: Chrys Goodburn has been
made the new president of the Fleet Rotary club.
Powerlifting Success: Andrew Shipman set a
new European record for the 82.5 Kg class in the European Championships weight
lifting event. Dean Drury set a new world record in the 90Kg class. Both men are
from Fleet and won Gold medals.
Roads OK: A report by the Highways Agency
who studied the PRUPIM and Astrals plans for the mega depot at Pyestock have
come out with the surprising conclusion that the roads around the proposed depot
will be able to support the increased traffic.
Pyestock Cash: Hart District Council has
set aside £300,000 to fight the Pyestock Warehouse development appeal.
Fleet Pond Birds: Hart District Council
and Fleet Pond Society are encouraging the breeding of new birds at Fleet Pond
by providing two artificial islands at the reserve.
Twinning Celebration: Crookham Village and Levignen in Picardy have celebrated
25 years of twinning. More than 40 people from Church Crookham travelled to
France to celebrate with a dinner and dance and renewal of the twinning charter
which was originally signed in 1983.
June 26
Drug Den:
A crack house at 65 New Barn Close has been closed down by police. Nobody can
enter the property for 3 months without police permission.
Gambian Garden:
A garden at All Saints Junior School has been opened by former Headteacher Janet
Roberts who started the garden 5 years ago. The garden is designed to mark the
schools links with Soma Lower Basic School in Gambia.
Remarked Bays:
Fleet Rd parking bays have been remarked and Hart Council is now satisfied that
they comply with national guidelines.
June 20
No Power: First Choice travel agency in Fleet Rd are
facing the possibility of having their electricity cut off by energy company Eon
because they have not paid their electricity bills.
Man Accused: Shane Seddon of Larmer Close has appeared in
court charged with possession of a knife.
MP's Award: Local MP James Arbuthnot has narrowly missed out on a prestigious
Charity Champions Award but finished in the final short list of three. James was
nominated for the award by the Fleet Pond Society for his support in their heavy
silting campaign.
June 14
Fine Again: Over the next few weeks parking regulations in
Fleet Rd will be enforced again. The regulations have been suspended for more
than 7 weeks following a legal challenge.
8 June
Ruined Football Pitches: Travellers who set up camp in Calthorpe Park for a week
have been ruining the Fleet Town Colts football pitches. The club spent
thousands of pounds improving the playing surface last year.
Nursing Home Problem: A new 60 bed nursing home at the site of the former Shotts
nightclub near the Peter Driver Centre is under threat due to its proximity to a
Farnborough Public Safety Zone.
Centenary: The
Church of our Lady in Kings Rd is celebrating 100 years with a flower festival.
No More Bread: DR Wright and Sons
bakers in Fleet Rd and Linkway for nearly 50 years are calling it a day. The
shops have been sold to a Polish father and son.
Another Centenary: Avondale Lawn
Tennis Club is celebrating 100 years this year with a display of photographs and
memorabilia at Fleet Library. It started as a cycle club. There are currently
400 members and 200 juniors.
Playing With John Prescott: Local
actress Raquel Cassidy who has appeared in Lead Balloon and Moving Wallpaper is
to star in The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist alongside former deputy prime minister
John Prescott. The play will be in three parts and be broadcast on Radio 4.
3 June
New Chairman: Independent councillor Denis Gotel is the new chairman of Hart
District Council.
28 May
Roman Remains: Prehistoric and Roman remains have been
found on the Hitchens Lane development site were 300 new homes are to be built.
Building has stopped whilst the remains are being assessed.
Big Cat Spotted: Delia Irving has reported seeing a big
cat running in front of her car in Gally Hill Rd. She described it as about 3
feet up to its back and a sort of beige colour with black edging round its ears
and a lighter colour on its tummy. It had a huge tail and big teeth and was
three to four feet long without the tail.
Abortion Limit: Local MP James Arbuthnot has voted with
the government to keep the abortion limit to 24 weeks.
Local Time Capsule: A time capsule has been buried at
Cadogan Court in Branksomewood Rd. Amongst many objects placed in the capsule
was an insight into the Rotary Club of Fleet with a pennant and information
about the County Federation of Woman Institutes and a history of Denham
Cottage.
19 May
Carnival Winner: This years Fleet
carnival programme winner is Caitlin Griffith from Dogmersfield Primary School.
With over 230 entries competition was very keen. Caitlin's picture will be seen on
the front of thousands of Carnival programme's to be distributed throughout the
area.
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Pyestock Donations: To date more than £10,000 has
been donated towards the Pyestock redevelopment opposition fund. more
11 May
Fleet Win Cup: Fleet Town FC have retained
the Russell Cotes cup they won last year after a 3-0 win over New Milton.
Forward With Fleet: A new group called
Fleet Forward has been set up by Fleet Town Centre manager Paul Doughty. It is
made up of councillors, businesses and various local organisations. Mr. Doughty believes
the steering group will succeed as it focuses on getting everyone in Fleet
working together for the common good. The old Fleet Town Centre group broke up
in July 2006.
Attack: The police are looking for
witnesses to an attack in Ancells Park when a man was left with facial injuries.
Anyone with information should contact 0800555111
5 May
Election Results: The Conservatives made
two gains in the local council elections. In both Fleet Pondtail and Fleet
Courtmoor the LibDems fell to the Conservatives with
over 50% turnouts. The Pyestock
campaigner David Healey took Fleet Pondtail with a majority of 493 in a straight
fight with Sue Fisher. The Hart council remains with no overhaul control. more
Fleet Miss Out: Fleet Town lost their play off game 2-1 to
fourth placed Uxbridge to deny themselves the opportunity to gain promotion from
the BGB Southern 1
South and West league. Fleet finished second to Farnborough in the league, their
highest ever position.
Shots Club Site Offices: Plans to build offices on
the old Shots nightclub site which was burnt to the ground some years ago have
been lodged with Hart Council. The site near the Peter Driver sports ground was
once going to be turned into a medical centre but insufficient funds were
found.
Mr D.Healey
David In Town: Opposition leader David Cameron has
visited Fleet. He popped into W C Baker's who are celebrating their 100th year,
then toured The Point youth centre.
Asked about the Pyestock development the
Conservative leader explained that this was a local matter best dealt with by
the local council. more
Mr Cameron with local conservative councilors
Picture courtesy of Louise Lamb
30 April
Chimes Back: The clock above the Emporium Pub in
Fleet Rd is now fully working thanks to Fleet Trader Geoff Baker and resident
Derek Bardon and also £1,500 raised from The News readers and £1,000 donated
by Betty Barney in memory of her husband Ken Barney who was manager of the
Midland bank in Fleet and president of the local chamber of trade. He was also a
local councilor and involved in the Rotary Club and the CAB. The clock now
chimes on the hour and keeps the correct time.
Bangers Back: A new Stock Car racing track has been
built near Rushmoor Arena by Spedeworth Racing. The track has been built at the
same place used by Fleet Motor Club for many years before they moved to Paices
Hill Tadley. The new arena has lots of parking spaces, toilets and burger bars.
Spedeworth Racing owned the old racing track at Tongham before it was demolished
to make way for the Blackwater Bypass. Racing is every Sunday starting at 1pm.
Record Success: Breathe, a song by Victoria Beebee
from Church Crookham, is to be released worldwide by Active Universal
distribution on June 9th.
24 April
Fleet Centenary Celebration: The Fleet Business
Partnership and W C Bakers in Fleet Rd are planning to celebrate Bakers 100
years trading in Fleet and 100years of the Catholic Church and 100 years of the Horticultural
Society. Also 50 years of Wrights the Bakers and a few 25 and 20 years
celebrations. The date is Saturday 9th August and there will be entertainment,
stalls Kids stuff etc etc along Fleet Rd. Also this years Fleet Festivities will
be held on 26th November. To take part and for more information email
chairman@fleetbusinesspartnership.com
Sports Event:
Hart Leisure are to stage an outdoor sports open day at Calthorpe
Park on Saturday June 7th.
Fleet In Playoffs:
Fleet Town FC have qualified for the promotion playoffs in the BGB Southern 1
South and West league
School To Be Extended: Elvetham Heath
Primary School is to be given a £ million extension which will enable it to
cater for all the children on the Elvetham Heath estate. The current capacity of
420 will increased to 630. Work will begin in July 2008 and finish in April
2009.
17 April
Cemetery Refurbishment: Fleet Cemetery is
being refurbished by unpaid probationers. hey are attending to unkept graves,
footpaths, boundaries and repainting benches.
12 April
100 Years Of Service: W C Baker and Son hardware are
celebrating their 100th birthday. The family run business has been operating in
Fleet for the past 100years and has won many accolades including business of the
year in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and the Fleet in Bloom shop frontage award for six successive
years. more
Oak Trees Protected: Bollards are to be installed
along the entrance to Calthorpe Park from Reading Rd North to stop cars parking
near the Oak trees and compacting the earth causing the trees to be stressed.
Golden Year: Peter and Mavis Smith are celebrating 50
years of marriage. Family members from around the world came to Brookly Gns
in Fleet and then on to a 16th century hotel in Holford in Somerset to
help them enjoy their golden anniversary.
Potted History: Avondale Lawn Tennis club is celebrating
its centenary by looking for memorabilia and old photos to compile a history of
the club to be displayed at the clubhouse and in a presentation case at Fleet
Library. If you can help contact Doreen Healy at the Avondale Lawn Tennis Club,
Ewshot Lane, Ewshot. GU10 5BT.
Charity Climb: Andy Auge-de-Rancourt is to take part in
the Ford Ranger Great Lakeland Challenge in the Lakeside to raise money for
charity. If you wish to support Andy visit www.woodenspoon.com
6 April
Spring Arrives In Fleet:
Early April snowfall in the area signalled the arrival of Spring with up to an inch of snow and a cold Northerly wind. |
Parish Councils: Hart council
have voted to set up three parish councils in Fleet, Church Crookham and
Elvetham Heath. A second ballot will be held in Fleet Courtmoor offering the
electors the choice of going in with either Fleet or Church Crookham.
No Topless Dancing: The Albert Street Sports Bar
has been refused permission to introduce Semi-naked pole dancing to its
entertainment plans.
30 March
Not Giving Up: Joint developers of the Pyestock site,
Prupim and Astral, have decided to continue to press for the building of the
proposed warehouse scheme at Pyestock. The next step is a public inquiry at
which all parties will have their say before an independent planning inspector.
SPLAT Tory: Leading Pyestock Development campaigner
David Healy has joined the conservative team in Pondtail. He wants to better
defend the area's quality of life by becoming aware of problems at an early
stage.
24 March
Fleet Get Their Revenge: Fleet Town, who lost to
Farnborough 5-1 at Christmas, scored a 3rd minute goal from a shot by MOM Ben
Wright which trickled in of the post to set up a three nil score line to secure
their revenge at the town ground. Nathian Smart headed in a second after 22
minutes to give Fleet a 2-0 half time lead. After the break Mark Anderson got
Fleet's third after 75 minutes when the Farnborough goalkeeper, who was having a
nightmare match, let the ball tumble out of his hands from a low shot. Fleet are
third in the league with Farnborough at the top.
Theatre Group Raise Cash: Church Crookham Players
have donated £725 to the CHASE hospice raised from staging three shows at
Christ Church, Zebon Copse community cenre and the hall of the Church of Our
Lady in Fleet.
21 March
Carnival Princesses: This years Fleet Carnival is due to
be held over the weekend of the 12 and 13 of July. The carnival disco to chose
the Princess was held at the Harlington centre. The winner was Hannah Kirby from
Elvetham Heath School. Holly Strowger was chosen as this years Flower Girl. more
Pyestock Rejection: At a packed Princes Hall public
meeting all seventeen councilors on the Hart planning committee voted to reject
the Pyestock mega depot plans. more
Half Marathon Results: This years Fleet half Marathon
was run in atrocious conditions but almost 2,000 runners were not deterred and
completed the 13.1 mile course. The men's race winner was Neil Chisholm in
1hr10m14s followed by Tim Crossland and Nigel Leighton. Helen Decker won the
ladies race in 1hr20m43s followed by Tamsin Clark and Debbie Cosslett. The Royal
navy won the men's team event and the Army ladies the woman's event. Fastest
from Fleet and Crookham AC were James Allen 1hr18m59s and Lisa Hale 1hr36m50s.
Table Dancing: The Sports Bar in Albert Street has applied
for a license to stage Table Dancing. Eight district councilors have objected to
the idea.
14 March
Parking Fines Illegal: The National Parking Adjudication
Service has ruled that 6,000 plus motorists who were fined for illegal
parking in Fleet Rd were not illegally parked.
No Free Parking: A proposal to reinstate free red parking
bays in Fleet has been thrown out as too expensive. The free bays were
originally offered as an alternative to the lost free parking in Fleet Rd due to
the recent refurbishment of the High Street. The reinstatement would have cost
£30,000
7 March
Berkley Homes Plan Given Go Ahead: Plans
to build 300 new homes on land adjoining Hitches Lane have finally been given
the green light by Hart Council. 40% will be affordable housing. There will be a
country park, sports pitches, an allotment site, a green amphitheatre, mountain
biking mound, a pavilion and a Health Centre.
Sporting Award: Andrew Kern from Church
Crookham has won a Sporting Champion award from Sainsbury's for going
above and beyond the call of duty in engaging local people in sport.
Lorry Alight: A Biffa lorry travelling
along Crookham Rd caught fire after an aerosol went off with a loud bang.
Schoolgirl Singer: Brooke Collins from
Court Moor School is the youngest under-18 finalist in Live and Unsigned, a
competition to discover the UK's unsigned musical talent.
28 Feb
No To Pond Homes: The plan to build 206 homes at the
Waterfront Business park location near Fleet Pond have been thrown out by Hart Councilors.
KFC Robbery: Three armed robbers got away with £3,000
when they attacked a delivery man as he left the KFC shop in Fleet Rd. The
victim was not hurt. Anyone with information should ring Det Sgt Watson on 0845
045 45 45.
New Care Home: Plans to build a new 64 bed care home on
Redfields Industrial Estate have been approved.
Fire Fighters Needed: If you live within four minutes of
the fire station in Connaght Rd you qualify to become a retained firefighter. If
you are interested go to one of the Monday drill nights or log onto
www.hantsfire.gov.uk
Hart Council Taxes: Council tax is due to go up by 4.8% in
April. Fleet and Church Crookham Band "D" households will have to pay
£1,385.50 and Crookham Village £1,356.07.
15 Feb
Vantastic!: A golf day organised by the CRAFT Golf Society
helped raise £8,000 towards the cost of two new vans for the Lions Community
Store. The event encouraged support from Waitrose, Hart Windows and Glazing Ltd
and Sunrise Senior Living in Fleet. Support from Hampshire County Council,
Rushmore Borough Council, Hart District Council, First Atlantic and Sentinel
Housing Association also contributed. Aldershot's RocketUK.com offered to pay
all leasing costs of a second van with ownership going to the Lions after three
years. To contribute donations of household items call 01252 616998. Fleet Lions
have just donated £500 to the Fleet Pond Society.
Clockwise: Fleet's clock has been removed and sent to Good
Directions Ltd for repair so that it will keep the right time and chime on the
hour. The work is being paid by donations from readers of The News which
amounted to £1,500.
Larger School: Elvetham Heath School is to be given
a much needed extension. Work should be completed ready for the Sep 2009 intake.
Plans Dropped: Plans to build two 60 bed roomed
nursing homes in Victoria Rd have been dropped after more than 500 people
objected.
Missing Cat: Have you seen an 18 month old Balinese
cat which may have run away from home to the Fleet Area. Owner Angela Wells
believes the cat from Dartmouth may have hitched a ride in a hired van from
Refearn Industrial Estate in Church Crookham which was in Dartmouth at the time
and she had been seen in the back of the van. If you can help call 01803 722507
or email apewells@waitrose.com
7 Feb
Vote For Parishes: Only 34% voted in the recent poll taken to find out if
local people wanted Parish Councils . In Church Crookham 78% of
those voting wanted a parish, with most wanting a Parish just for Church
Crookham. In Courtmoor 69% voted for a Parish but most preferred one for the
whole of the unparished area. Fleet voted 67% in favour and most preferred a
Parish for the whole area. Elvetham Heath had a 92% vote with the majority
voting for a local Parish and at Ancells Park 72% voted for a Parish with a
majority wanting a single Parish for the area.
Recyclers Website: Elly and Chris Russell from Crookham Rd
have set up an online recycling website where people can give away unwanted
products free of charge. visit the site at
www.rehomeyourstuff.co.uk
Social Networking Site For Gardeners: Peter Richards from
Farriers Close, Church Crookham is celebrating the first year of running a
website were gardeners can get together and socialises. find out more at
www.growsonyou.com
1 Feb
Crime Down: Violent crime in Fleet has fallen from 30
reports in 2006 to 14 reports in 2007.
Hatchback Loaders: A National Parking Appeals
Service adjudicator has ruled that hatch back cars parking in Fleet Rd can
be classed as goods vehicles under parking restrictions enforced by Hart
District Council. It is possible that 1000's of parking fines might be
reclaimed.
Builder Hurt: A builder working on a house in Hitchens
Lane heard glass breaking and went to check his van only to find a man had
broken in and was stealing his wallet. He chased the thief and tried to follow
him into the back of a car but was pushed off and ended up in Frimley Hospital.
New Waste Laws: From Feb 14th Hampshire County
Council are introducing new rules banning commercial vans and lorries from using
Household Recycling Centres
Alldays Burgled: Alldays in
Fleet has been burgled twice in one night. The first time £70 cash was stolen
and later a fruitless search was made. Police have released CCTV images of three
men. If you can help phone 0800 555 111.
Arsenal's Mascot: 10 year old gunners fan Thomas
Smith from Fleet led out the team at the Emirates Stadium in front of 60,000
supporters. He also got players autographs and a free Arsenal kit.
25 Jan
New Parish Concerns: Peter Green from Isitfair campaign for tax reform has
warned that voting for a parish council in Fleet and Church Crookham could be
costly because parish councils are not subject to government capping. Local
residents are currently being asked to vote to keep things as they are or create
one parish council for the whole of Fleet and Church Crookham or have two separate
parish councils. The results will be discussed by the full district
council on March 27.
Lost Wheelchair: All Saints church are appealing to joyriders to return a wheel
chair taken from All Saints Church. If you find it call 01252 812114
Charity Currie: The Golden Triangle is to host a charity curry meal to help
raise funds for victims in Bangladesh. If you are interested call 01252 616352.
Tweseldown Boost: Tweseldown Race course has been chosen to host elite
equestrian events as part of the build up to the 2012 Olympic Games.
18 Jan
Pyestock Plans: Plans for a massive warehouse complex have
been lodged with Hart District Council. It proposes ten new buildings ranging
from 27,000 to 330,000 square feet. more
Talented Singer: Singer Brooke Collins, 13, has won a
place in the national talent competition Live and Unsigned. She attends Court
Moor School.
Post Office Is To Go: Pondtail PO has been named as one of
61 post offices to be closed in the latest round of cuts. The move has shocked
local residents.
Allotments: A group of local residents have formed
an allotments association and will be contacting Hart Council to secure land for
use as future allotments. For more information contact bobchughes@googlemail.com
Car In Shop: A car has smashed into the recently
redecorated "Ready2Print" shop in Fleet Rd. Nobody was hurt but a
customer and shop assistant are recovering from shock.
10 Jan
Fleet's Big Brother: Race driver Jeremy Metcalfe,19, has been invited to join
the latest version of Big Brother the reality TV show. To find out more visit
Jeremy's website www.jeremymetcalfe.com
Charity Theft: A "swearbottle"
containing approximately £600 has been stolen from the bar at the Albert Social
Club. If you have seen anything or can help call 0845 045 4545
Loos Shut: The public toilets in Victoria
Rd car park have been closed because of fears of vandalism. Nearest public
toilets are in the Harlington Centre.
4 Jan
Doris Celebrates: Doris
Cowpe who lives at Thurston House has celebrated her 103rd birthday. Her sister
Alice is 93.
Indecent Photos: Clive O'Neill of King John St has
appeared in court on charges related to children under 16 years of age. He was
bailed to reappear on Feb 13 for a committal hearing.
Careless Anglers: Fleet resident Margaret Birch has asked
anglers at Fleet Pond to be more careful when discarding line after a black
headed gull was found hanging from a tree with line around its wing. She said
another big problem was discarded drink cans.
Recycling Up: Hart District's recycling rate is up
to a record 41.7% for the month of Nov thanks to the Alternate Bin Collection
system. The average recycling before ABC was 25.8%.
Peake Of Success: Gordon Peake has been made an honoree
365 card holder of Hart Leisure Centre for his work associated with the success
of the Fleet Matinee club.
Cat Shot: Two-and-a-half-year-old cat Stanley had
to be put down after arriving home in Kenilworth Rd with pellet wounds from
being shot by a marksman. Owner Angela Caruana is warning other cat owners to be
vigilant.
All That Glitters: More than 200 goldfish have been
removed from a small pond at Elvetham Heath and taken to another site. They had
grown from a few pet goldfish which had been dumped there some time ago.
Pupil Joins Orchestra: Year 6 flautist pupil
Madeleine Jewell from St Nicholas School has won a place in The National
Children's Orchestra of Great Britain.
2007
26 Dec
Fleet Town FC Lose Local Derby: Fleet lost 5-1 to rivals Farnborough. They
took the lead after 23 minutes when Mike Douglas hit the target. Fleet were on
top at this stage but a great shot by Ian Oliver in the 38th minute made it 1-1
at half time. Fleet were playing the better football but it was
Farnborough who took over the game in the second half when Rob Saunders scored a
second for Farnborough after 5 minutes with a great header and seven minutes
later a similar goal from Marcus Richardson put the score at 3-1 to Farnborough.
After this Farnborough started to dominate the game and scored two breakaway
goals on 73 minutes by Rob Saunders and a gave away 5th goal again by Rob
Saunders after 86 minutes. Crowd trouble behind the Fleet goal was quickly controlled
by the stewards. The attendance was a record 951. Man of the match was Rob
Saunders. Fleet can get their revenge when they play Farnborough at home on
Monday 24th March. (It was nice to see Cllr Denis Gotel at the game supporting Fleet
Town - Webmaster)
Dance Success: June White Academy teacher Abigail
Williams will soon be appearing in the West End tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Abigail started dancing at the age of four. She has appeared in Spirit of the
dance, and on TV.
19 Dec
Not Pointless: The seven man Crookham Street Darts Team
scored 359,981 points in a 24 hour darts marathon in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell
Hospice. They are waiting to see if they have broken the record.
Relieved Councillor: Cllr Denis Gotel said he was
very relieved after having been cleared of any breach of the councils Code
of Conduct following a complaint by Tory Cllr Sharon Wheale regarding
confidentiality at the time of the resignation of the former Fleet Town Centre
Manager Sue Collen.
Back From Thailand: Jack Sylvester has just
returned to Fleet after being one of 60 BUPA volunteers who marked the companies
60th anniversary by helping to redevelop Sarnelli House orphanage to improve the
lives of children affected by HIV and AIDS. Jacky said she would never forget
the amazing experience.
14 Dec
Pizza Problems: Local residents are protesting against
plans to open a new takeaway pizza parlour on the corner of Reading Rd South and
Compton Road. They say that the area is already congested and the increased
traffic and parking will bring it to a standstill.
More Fleet Homes: Berkeley Homes have lodged plans on how
it will develop 300 homes on a site by Hitchins Rd. The new homes were approved
by a government inspector two years ago. 40% of homes would be affordable
housing.
Local Derby: Fleet Town are scheduled to play Farnborough
Town away on Boxing day. Fleet are currently fourth in the Southern League
Division South & West with Farnborough at the top. Should be a great game.
8 Dec
Mast Gets Go-ahead: The building of a mobile phone mast on
the corner of Courtmoor Ave and Reading Rd South has been given the go-ahead by
a government planning inspector after an appeal by Hutchinson 3G. Hart Council's
planning committee originally threw out the plan.
Homes Plan Objections: Local residents are expected to
come out in force to object to the building of 206 homes plan at the Fleet Pond
Waterfront Business Park.
Legion Funds: Staff at CHL mortgages have raised £600 towards the Royal British
Legion.
5 Dec
Buy A Light: Hart Lions Club are lighting
up Christmas with the "Light up a Life" campaign to raise money for
the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. For £5 a light on the Christmas Tree at Hart
Shopping Centre can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one.
Cycle Trek: NHS worker Steph Thorns from
Velmead Rd is to take part in a sponsored ride from Guatemala to Honduras to
support Mayan families in Central America.
Cleaner Sweep:
A change from using mechanical sweeping to the old fashioned brush and barrow
has resulted in a noticeable difference in the cleanliness of the streets in
Fleet and a number of positive comments.
30 Nov
Footballers Tribute: A tea bar has been
refurbished and dedicated to the life of teenager Daniel Ayre who died on his birthday,
September 16, in a crash in Ewshot. The bar, named "Danny's Place" is
located in Calthorpe Park.
New Allotment: Hart District Council has
agreed to seek government approval to convert a site in Azalea Gardens in Church
Crookham into a 60 plot allotment. Currently 74 people are on the waiting list
on Fleet.
Grave Issue: A bid has been made to extend
Fleet Cemetery in order to provide an extra 15 years of grave space.
MP Lion: Local MP James Arbuthnot has
accepted an invitation to become an honorary of the Fleet Lions.
25 Nov:
Not Rained Off: Over 14,000 people braved
the rain to enjoy this years Fleet Festivities along Fleet Rd. more
Lost Car Park: Developers Taylor Wimpey want to cut the Bourly Rd car park
to five spaces as part of its plans to build 1,000 homes at the Queen Elizabeth
Barracks site in Church Crookham. Local residents are organising objections to
the plan.
Medal Winners:
Children at the "Beginners on Stage" group in Fleet have won a number
of medals in the annual British Arts Festival for Speech and drama Tuder Rose
event in Guildford.
Free Lessons:
From next January youngsters between 11 and 19 in Hart will be able to get free
music lessons from SMART music. Tuition will be provided at the Point Youth
Centre in Fleet. Contact Charlotte Tickner at charlotte.tickner@hants.gov.uk
for further information.
Hair Award:
KIM Salons in the Hart Centre are overall runners up at the Schwarzkopt
Professional Creative Team Competitions 2007.
20 Nov:
GCSE Results: Court Moor School achieved 77% of 5+ grades
A* - C, 73% of 5+ A* - C including English and Maths and 98% of 5+ A* - G
including English and Maths. Calthorpe Park School achieved 62% of 5+
grades A* - C, 53% of 5+ A* - C including English and Maths and 54% of 5+ A* - G
including English and Maths.
Safer Fleet: A team of volunteers are to offer
support and advice to revellers suffering from the effects of alcohol and
emotional distress in Fleet and Church Crookham. Further information can be
obtained on 0845 0454545 extension 605129.
Colourful Fleet Again: Winter hanging baskets are
to return to the town centre after their removal for the Fleet Rd
refurbishments.
15 Nov
Parish Vote: Fleet and Church Crookham residents are to be
balloted regarding being represented by a parish council. The postal vote will
cost about £14,000
World Champion: 72 year old race walker Maureen Spelman
competing in the Masters Athletics Championship has collecting four gold medals.
She took up the sport in 1999.
Bike Charity Ride: Steph Thorns, a nurse from Velmead Rd,
is training for a charity bike ride from Guatemala to Honduras. Al Fresco restaurant
is hosting a charity event on Mon Nov 26 to help her on her way. Visit www.thorns.info/guatemala
for more information.
11 Nov
Remembrance Day: More than 300 people turned up at the
Gurka Square memorial to remember those who have fallen since the first world
war. Later in the day a service of remembrance took place at a packed All Saints
Church. The new Fleet Methodist minister the Rev. Stephen Robinson addressed the
congregation and introduced his little friend Will Wesley - a ventriloquist dummy
- which he used to great effect to enhance his sermon.
Delayed Fireworks: Fleet Lions Firework display
held in The Views was delayed by 15 minutes due to the largest turnout for many
years. A spokesman said it was the best display ever.
Flower Power: Robyn Lapper was placed third in the
first heat of the Interflora Florist of the year competition. Charlotte Murrey came
second in the Florist of the Future section. Both girls work at Oasis Flowers in
Fleet.
Science Buff: Fleet's Elaine Baxter has been
selected as one of six finalists in the Woman of the Future Awards sponsored by
Shell.
5 Nov
Poppies: The poppy collection by volunteers along Fleet Rd
was enhanced by a number of Gurkhas who travelled to fleet to support the
British Legion Remembrance fund.
3 Nov:
Photo Competition: The winner of the Fleet
Business Partnership's 2007 photo competition was Leo Janson with an image
entitled "Grab Air" More than 150 people entered the competition which
had prizes of more than £800 donated by Starbucks and Ready 2 Print.
more
Fraudulent: Robert Marchant of Dudley
Court has pleaded guilty to making a false declaration to obtain benefits of
£8,682. He was ordered to repay £500 still owing plus Hart's costs of £100
No Allotments: A council report has
concluded that the council is not in a position to provide allotment gardens.
Campaigner Bob Hughes said the report was disappointing and not very
forward thinking.
Flood Action: Fact finding tours of Fleet Pondtail, Fleet Courtmoor and Fleet
West wards have taking place with an all-party group to ascertain what can be
done to with flood hotspots in Fleet.
28 Oct
Garage Fire:
Fleet Garage Services in Sankey Rd Co-owned
by Clive Watson and Aubrey Hayns-Wood has been destroyed by fire. It is thought
an electrical fault may have been to blame.
Car Crash: A teenager had to be cut free after a crash in
Aldershot Rd. Two female passengers were treated for minor injuries. They were
taken to Frimley Park Hospital.
Support For Gurkhas: Fleet and Crookham residents have raised over £3,500 from
a flag day towards the Gurkha Welfare Trust which helps veterans and their
families.
Chinese Talk: St Nicholas School in Flee is to introduce Mandarin Chinese for
its year 6, 7 and 8 pupils.
25 Oct
Lollipop Shortage: There is a shortage of lollipop men and
woman in the Fleet area. Pay is £5.94 per hour for two hours per day. For more
information phone 01962 870500
Danger To Deer: A young deer had to be killed after
being attacked by a dog in a field in Crookham Village. A notice requesting
people to keep their dogs on a lead has been displayed round the area.
Closure Order: A Crack House Closure Order has been
granted by magistrates on 51 Woodlands a week before a similar order had been
placed on 81 Woodlands.
What Do You Think?: Children from schools across
Fleet have been asked to put their views forward regarding transportation and
road safety.
19 Oct
Kings Rd PO To Go: Pondtail Post Office is to be axed under government plans to
close 2,500 local branches by the end of 2008. Harbhajan Ahluwalia who
runs the PO and the shop fears he will not be able to carry on if the PO is
closed. It has been there since 1910. To comment on the closure email consultation@postoffice.co.uk
Tree Vandalised: A tree planted outside Crookham Village Stores has been
mindlessly destroyed by vandals and will not be replaced.
Female Attack: Roderick Byrne from Church Crookham has appeared in court and
charged with assaulting a women and causing grievous bodily harm. He was
remanded in custody.
Scouting Birthday: The 22nd Odiham Fleet Scouts have
celebrated their 80th birthday at their Fleet headquarters.
Collection: Fleet Hospital and Community Friends have
collected over £1000, more than £700 more than in previous years.
Lions Van Vandalised: Thieves have stripped a van belonging to Fleet Lions
taking of the bonnet, radiator Grill and front bumper. They cut open a chain
link fence to get at the vehicle.
Two Years Jail: Dwayne Lee Ayres who lives in Church Crookham has been has been
jailed for two years. He was accused of sustained, aggressive and continual bad
driving and pleaded guilty to charges of causing the death of two teenagers in
Hitchens lane. by dangerous driving.
10 Oct
Appealing Clock: £3,000 has been raised by residents and retailers towards a
fund to get the clock on the top of the Emporium pub to strike again. The appeal
was
launched by Derek Barden and Geoff Baker. Donations can be sent to the Fleet
News and mail office at 349 Fleet Rd and cheques should be made out to The
Fleet and Crookham Civic Society.
Retail Use Refused: An
appeal by Hamseys Ltd to change the use of a former car showroom adjacent to the
Oatsheaf pub to retail use has been refused by Hart District Council.
Cetre Revamps: Refurbishment work has started at the Hart
Leisure Centre in Fleet. It is expected to be complete by the New Year.
Quality of Life: Hart came fifth in a recent national
survey to find the areas having the best quality of life in the country.
5 Oct
Reading Rd North Accident: A yellow Honda Jazz has been
involved in an accident at the Reading Rd North junction with Tavistock Rd. A 12
year old boy suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Local
residents are calling for improved traffic calming measures and a 30 mph limit
right along the road.
Top Team: Fleet Town FC
have climbed to the top of
the South & West Division after beating Andover 4 - 0
28 Sep
Leak Folly: Neighbours
in Folly Close are fed up of waiting for a water leak to be fixed by residents
living in Durnsfield Ave. The leak was detected by the SE Water Board in
Durnsfield Ave which is private property and therefore they could not fix it.
Water has flooded in Folly Close because it is on lower ground.
No Extra Opening: Julian's Off Licence in Fleet Rd
has failed in its bid to sell alcohol into the early hours of the morning. A
three member group of Hart Councils licensing committee has ruled that they
could only sell alcohol until midnight every day of the week, that is one hour
longer than at present.
School Website Awards: Calthorpe
Park School has won the "most accessible" award in the
Hantsweb Awards 2007. Court
Moor School came second in the best school or college website
category.
Car Park Going?: The new owner of the car park at
the rear of Ridgeway Parade in Church Crookham has applied to the Council to get
permission to build an MOT station on the land.
21 Sep
Trees To Be Felled: Angry residents are complaining to
Hart Council because it plans to cut down six trees in Calthorpe Park to make
way for a new parking area.
Teenager Killed: A 16 year old boy has been killed in a
car accident along Beacon Hill Road in Church Crookham. Other passengers in the
car, a blue Vauxhall Corsa, suffered injuries and were taken to Frimley park
Hospital. Anyone with information should ring Crimestoppers on 0800555111
quoting operation Ivor.
Child Abuse: Three paedophiles who subjected children to
six hours of sexual abuse in a house in Fleet have been jailed.
14 Sep
New Head: Stuart Adlam has been appointed
as the new headmaster of Elvetham Heath primary school.
Over 200 Medals: Stephanie McAllister set
up Team Colours UK, a disabled athletics team, last March and so far members
have won more than 200 medals. Stephanie first competed in disabled swimming
before taking a break to have her son Matthew. She first tried wheelchair
athletics two years ago. Visit www.teamcoloursuk.org.uk
for more.
Surprise About Turn: Plans to redevelop a complex for elderly people in
Campbell Close which looked set to be approved have now been thrown out.
The Sentinel Housing Association wanted to replace 25 bungalows with a series of
three and four-storey flats. The scheme divided the residents with some warning
that the development would set a precedent for future developments in Fleet
whilst others wanted to move out of their crumbling sheltered housing into the
new flats.
7 Sep
Fleet CC Promoted: Fleet
CC consolidated their first place spot in Thames Valley League 2 by completing a
comprehensive victory over second placed side Kidmore End to guarantee
their promotion to the Thames Valley League 1
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Third Oldest: The Hart area came third in
a recent national survey to find out who lives longest in the UK. The average
life expectancy in the area is just over 83.
Nightclub Assault: Three Fleet men were taken to Frimley Park Hospital following
a dispute at the Jaxx nightclub. Anyone with information should contact 0845 045
4545.
85 Years; The Albert Social Club in Albert Street is celebrating its 85th
birthday.
30 Aug
Coining It: Visitors to a new Fleet retirement development
at Cadogan Court in Branksomewood Rd who are over 60 years old will be given a
£5 coin which celebrates the diamond anniversary of the Queen and Prince
Philip. Call 0800 586 8844 to book a viewing.
Diamond Celebration: Edwin and Vera Milhench of Argyll
Court, Clarence Rd have celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary with a
special meal laid on at their retirement complex. They also received a message
from the Queen.
Podium Place: Jeremy Metcalf is in sixth place in the 2007
Formula Renault UK Championship after securing third place at the Brands Hatch
Indy Circuit.
Fleet Services Death: Shaun Ian Lucas, 26, of
Knight Close in Church Crookham has been found dead in a room at the Days Inn
Hotel at Fleet Services. Toxicology tests are to be carried out to determine the
cause of death after injury and illness had been ruled out.
27 Aug
Pyestock Objections: More than 5000 people have now
objected to the planned warehouse development at Pyestock.
No Smoking: A group of customers at the Black Horse in
Crookham Village have managed to stop smoking for two months with the help of
the Local NHS Stop Smoking Service. The pub has recently been refurbished.
Get The Picture: The Fleet Business Partnership has
launched a photography competition with more than £800 worth of prizes. More
details and entry forms can be obtained from
www.fleetbusinesspartnership.com
23 Aug
Moving Fear: Marion Wilson aged 78 who lives in Campbell Close which is set to
be demolished to make way for a block of sheltered homes is worried because no one
will tell her were she will be moved to. Marion wants to live in Fleet
were her daughter and grandchildren live and fears being moved away from the
area. Plans to build the new homes have been in the pipe line for three years.
Not Very Charitable: A charity box has been stolen from the counter of McDonalds
in Fleet Rd.It was thought to contain about £30 for a children's charity. If you
saw anything call 0800 555111.
Stock Car Race: The popular Stock car racing which took place on land at the
rear of Rushmore Arena and was run by Fleet Motor Club has ended and the club is
hoping to move to a new venue near Basingstoke. Meanwhile Deane Wood the man in
charge of the company that used to run the popular Tongham racing track has won
a tender from the army to build a new stock car racing venue on the same land.
15 Aug
Iraq Medal: James Cannings, a corporal in the Territorial army, has
received the
Operational Service Medal after a six month tour of duty in Iraq. He serves 10
Company The 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment.Cpl Canning has lived all his
life in Fleet and went to Court Moor School
Tea At The Ritz: Sunrise Living Centre raised £600 to support the Phyllis
Tuckwell Hospice at their "Tea at the Ritz" event. Guests had a glass
of Buck's Fizz and tea with cucumber sandwiches, scones, cakes and chocolates.
The event was organised by Judy Keep, Sue Collen and Sheilagh Bell. Musical
ntertainment was provided by Jill Morris, who is blind.
Victory: Mark II Motor Sport won the "Fat Albert" stages of its latest
rally at the RAF base at Keevil in Wiltshire. Drivers Mark Welch and James
Sutherland romped home in first place against a quality competition
10 Aug
Approval For New Homes: Plans to redevelop a complex for elderly people in
Campbell Close look set to be approved. 25 bungalows are to be replaced by three
and four storey blocks comprising 63 flats.
Appeal: Hutchison 3G are to appeal against Hart District Councills decision to
throw out proposals to install a phone mast and base station on the corner of
Courtmoor Ave and Reading Rd South.
New President: The Rotary Club of Fleet have a new president, John Forsyth, who
takes over from John Burton. Mr. Forsyth has lived in Fleet for 23 years.
New Offices: Work has started on a new office
complex at the Blue Prior site between Redfields Gdn Centre and Redfields
Industrial Est. Completion is expected in Feb 2008.
3 Aug
Foot and Mouth Back: Fleet and Church Crookham are placed
within the six-mile surveillance zone which the Government has ordered following
the foot and mouth outbreak on a farm near the village of Normandy. Police and
environment officials will monitoring the movement of animals.
Buzz Off: Countrywide travel bus service have
changed to Fleet Buzz. bus
services
Road Death: A 58 year old woman died of her injuries when
her car collided with a van in Aldershot Road, Church Crookham last Tuesday. Two
men in the van were taken to Frimley Park hospital for treatment. Police have
appealed for witnesses to contact 0845 0454545.
Pub Reopened: The Black Horse pub in Crookham Village has
reopened after a major refurbishment.
27 July
New Offices: Developer TA Fisher is building 10,000 sq ft of offices at the Blue
Prior site between Redfields Garden Centre and Redfields Industrial Estate. The
work should be complete by March 2008.
Raving Looney: Alan Hope who is a member of the Monster Raving Looney party in
Fleet has finished second from bottom in the by-election at former Prime
Minister Tony Blair's Sedgefield constituency.
18 July
Game Sett and Match: Would-be sports stars of the future
are set to benefit from a new £345,000 all-weather pitch at a Court Moor
School. The school will contribute £140,000 to the cost of the scheme.
Unusually, a badger sett is located near to the pitch. The County Council has
employed a specialist ecologist to ensure that the sett is not disturbed during
the construction works and that all necessary measures are taken to protect the
badgers' habitat and home.
Summit Meeting: Kate Fellows-Tully is to attend the
Future Leaders of the World Summit in Washington DC. Kate, 17, wants to be a
lawyer and hopes to study at Bristol. She is at present studying her A levels at
Farnborough 6th Form College.
Axed Bus Service: The 71 bus between Fleet and
Farnham is to be withdrawn from July 28. bus
services
Carnival To Pay?: The council is
to charge Fleet Carnival for repairs to damage caused by Wall's Funfair vehicles
when they pulled out their funfair from this years carnival. Senior citizens
living locally complained about damaged lawns and footpaths. Wall's claim that
they could not use their usual route up the hill on the views due to heavy rain
and that the route they took was one agreed many years ago.
Music Festival: All Saints School choir was one of
only 10 year 3 and under choirs to attend the 2007 National Festival of Youth at
Birmingham Symphony hall.
12 July
Garden Back: A Nepalese garden originally
built in 2000 in memory of the Nepalese children who attended Crookham Junior
school has now been reinstated after it had been demolished to build an
extension.
Smaller car Park:
Taylor Woodrow wants to cut the Bourley Rd car park to five spaces as part of
its plans to build homes on the QEB site. It requires the space to avoid impact
on the nearby Thames Basin Heathes Special Protection Area.
6 July
Not Deterred: Pyestock developers Astral, are pushing
ahead with the development of the former industrial site in spite of the
objections of thousands of local people. The Project Director of the property
investment arm of the Prudential said he had consulted with residents and
addressed their concerns. more
Gang Attack: A man was reported to have been attacked
by a gang in Calthorpe Park between 7pm and 8pm last Monday. He was described as
black and aged about 30. Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers on
0800 555 111.
School Award: Courtmoor School has achieved Artsmark
Silver status which is presented to schools demonstrating a committment to
developing their provision from drama to music, design to literature and dance
to sculpture.
Carnival Washout: Only 500 music lovers turned out to the
"Party in the Park", Fleet Carnivals first event of the week. The
views was turned into a mini Glastonbury by the rain but the spirit of those who
went was not dampened and it is anticipated that the event will be run again
next year. more
New President: Mike Collen is the new president of
Fleet Lions. He has lived in Fleet for more that 20 years.
Line Dance Success: This years Fleet carnival Line Dance, held at the Harlington
Centre, raised over £500 for carnival charities. Organiser Allan Gibson
expressed his thanks to his wife Chris, daughter Claire, friend Ann Baker, all
those who attended and helped sell tickets and disc jockey Allen Timmons
"The Celtic Cowboy"
29 June
Attack Near Fleet: Robert
Bridges slashed his 38 year old victims throat before cutting her clothes off,
sexually assaulting her and leaving her for dead, naked in woods near Fleet. The
married woman survived by flagging down a passing car and was taken to Frimley
Park Hospital.
21 June
Man Attacked: A man sitting in his car at the Harlington Centre Gurkha car park
was hit in the face by a thug who hurled racist abuse at him. He was later
treated for facial injuries. Any witnesses to this attack should ring Crime
Stoppers on 0800 555111.
Grazing Cattle Under Fire: The cattle grazing on
Velmead (see article on 12 June) have come under attack by vandals who have
thrown sticks and rocks at them. It is hoped that this will stop once these
thugs get used to the idea of the cattle being there.
Lost Appeal: Developers have lost an appeal to
build a block of flats at 220 and 232 Fleet Rd.
15 June
MP's Object: Fleet MP James Arbuthnot and Aldershot MP Gerald Howarth have sent
a letter a joint letter to the PRUPIM/Astral scheme for the former Pyestock site
more
Call For 20mph Limit: Christine Clayton headteacher of Fleet Infant School
is recommending that every school in Hampshire takes up the option of having
20MPH signs out side their schools. Fleet Infants has already got a sign saying
"20s Plenty!" in Velmead Rd
Help: The Blue Cross pet charity shop in Fleet Rd requires
volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. If you want to know more ring 01252
627133.
12 June
Carnival Winner: Chloe Marchant is this years Carnival Programme Artwork Winner.
Her picture will appear on the front cover of thousands of carnival programmes
which will be going on sale soon. Chloe is from Elvetham Heath Primary School. more
New Home Plans: Plans to build a new 60-bedroomed nursing home at Blue Prior
near Redfields Industrial Estate have come under fire from a number of local
groups.
Fleet Winners: Fleet Town FC Girls under11s have won the NEHYL league cup.
They also won their League
Championship this year.
Grazing Project: A bull, two calves and four cows are happily munching through
the grass on Velmead Common as part of the Hampshire Wildlife Trust's Grazing
for Biodiversity Project. The idea is to rejuvenate neglected heathland. more
8 June
MEP Objects: Green MEP Caroline Lucas was given a tour of
the area around the Pyestock site by members of the Stop Pyestock bLot Act Today
group. She commented "I was against this development beforehand and I am
still against it. more
Tory Roles: Richard Appleton (Fleet West) has become
deputy Conservative Group leader, Stephen Parker (Fleet North) is responsible
for environment, Sharyne Wheale (Fleet Pondtail) is looking after Fleet Town
Centre management.
Meet Your Local Policeman: A local monthly police
surgery will be held at Morrisons car park when residents will be invited to
talk about policing and safety concerns.
Hijacked: Millions of pounds worth of mobile phones
were stolen from a transit van which was forced to the side of the road by the
driver of a dark coloured Subaru whilst the driver was driving along the a link
road to the M3 - 4a junction.
1 June
102 Pints:
Mike Williams from Church Crookham has given his 102nd
blood donation saving the lives of over 300 hundred people. Next month he will
be 70 and will no longer allowed to give blood.
25 May
Cash Boost: Fleet and Crookham Local History group have received
a grant of £3,880 from the National Lottery Awards Scheme and will be using the
money to set up a museum and history resource centre. Anyone with historical
questions about Fleet or Church Crookham should call Mrs. Ralton on 01252
623806.
Call For Governors: Schools in Fleet are appealing for
volunteers to become governors. If you can help call the School Governors One
Stop Shop on 0870 241 3883 or email info@sgoss.org.uk
Fleet Centre Review: Over the next few weeks a review of
the Fleet Town Centre improvements will be taking place to determine the impact
on the town since the works were completed a year ago. A street questionnaire
will be carried out next month. If you wish to supply information contact the
town centre manager, Paul Doughty at ftc.manager@hart.gov.uk
23 May
Molly Leaves Us: We are sad to announce the death
of former Carnival Committee Chairman Molly Ebdon MBE. Molly died
peacefully at home on Tuesday 22nd
May following a long illness. She served on the Carnival Committee for many
years and was also a long standing member of the Women's Royal Voluntary
Service, honoured with an MBE from Her Majesty The Queen a few years ago in recognition
of her services to the community. She will be sadly missed by
all who knew her.
17 May
QEB: The public inquiry into the Queen Elizabeth Barracks
development in Church Crookham has been adjourned until June 19th.
Step Nearer: Support for the provision of allotments for
Fleet and Church Crookham residents was unanimous at a full meeting of the Hart District
Council.
Fleet Rd Fines: More than 4,200 fines have paid by
motorists convicted of parking illegally in Fleet Rd during the last year. There
are now no free parking bays in Fleet following the conversion of the red bays.
The promised 10p for half an hour parking promised as part of the Fleet Rd
improvements package has vanished in the wind.
More Protests: New plans for the Pyestock warehouse
development have met with more than 800 protests. more
Fleet FC Move: Fleet Town Football will be
played in the Southern League South & West Division after finishing fifth in
the Ryman Division One South this season. They were the only Hampshire team in
that league.
Gurkha Garden: With the help of £3,500 from local
company SC Johnson, pupils at Church Crookham Junior School can enjoy a new
Nepalese garden. The garden was first built seven years ago with the help of
Gurkha soldiers but was destroyed to make way for an extension. The school lies
close to the old QEB barracks.
12 May
Man Killed: John Barber of Larmer Close was tragically
killed when his Honda was in collision with another car on the A325 at Bordon.
His family said "John is irreplaceable and we are all devastated by his
loss.
Mobile Mast: Local residents living near the junction of
Courtmoor Ave and Reading Rd South are devastated that the local council is
expected to approve the installation of a mobile base station at the junction by
Hutchison 3G.
More Lollypops: Tweseldown infants and Church Crookham
junior schools are appealing for lollipop people to man crossings for an hour in
the morning and afternoon on schooldays at £5.94 per hour. Any one interested
should phone 01962 846275
Fleet Lose: Fleet Town FC have lost 2-1 to Aldershot Town
in the final of the Hampshire Senior cup.
7 May
No Promotion For Fleet FC: Injury time goals from Tooting
and Mitcham ruined Fleet Towns biggest night in their history when they were
knocked out of the promotion play off. Fleet took the lead in the 74th minute
and had dominated most of the play before the final crunch broke their
hearts.
25 years Old: June Messenger is celebrating 25 years
running the June White academy of Dance. She started in 1982 with 26 pupils at
Basingbourne pavilion and now runs schools at Ancells Farm community Centre and
the Memorial Hall in Church Crookham.
No Restrictions: Hart Council have scrapped plans
to introduce pay and display parking in Old Cove Rd to the delight of local
residents action group "Leave Our Road Alone"
Extremists Arrested: Two people residing at an
address in Aldershot Rd have been arrested as part of an international operation
to crack down on animal rights extremism.
Late Opening: People living above Fast Food
restaurant Subway are objecting to an application for late opening until 2am.
2 May
Dispersal Zone: An order to give police powers to disperse
groups of people has been secured by Hart Council. It covers Fleet Rd from the
Oatsheaf traffic lights to the Kings Rd junction and 50 metres either side of
the road. It has been brought in to combat youths who have been causing problems
for shoppers and local residents.
27 April
Surgery To Move?: Managers at Richmond Surgery in Richmond
Close want to move the surgery to Stiller's Farm in Ewshot.
Flower Girls and Princesses: This years Fleet Carnival
Princesses and Flower Girls have been chosen at Discos in the Harlington Centre.
Reanne Phillips is the new Carnival Flower Girl and her two attendants are Katie
Willoughby and Emily Watson. The new Princess is Jade Roberts and her two
attendants are Amie Okuma and Nicole Sheehan.
more
Fleet FC Success: Fleet Town FC
have qualified for a play
off place in the Ryman Div One South after striker Tony Reid score twice in
their 3 - 0 win against Corydon Athletic
Restaurant Closed: The Maa Indian takeaway in Fleet rd has
been closed down by environmental health officers following an investigation
which led to the discovery of unhygienic Fridges, worktops and overalls.
More Parking At Fleet Station: SW Trains are looking into
the possibility of providing 200 extra spaces at the Fleet Station car park by
building a new double-decker car park.
Powering Success: Fleet Powerlifters Andy Shipmen and Dean
Drury both won British titles in the British Powerlifting Championships. Andy
won the Master 82.5Kg class with personal bests and Dean won the Master 90Kg
class. Dean also won the overall Master Classes Champion of Champions.
20 April
Statue Returns:
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17 April
Fire Alarm: Two teenagers and a 20year old
youth have been arrested in connection with a fire which occurred in Quetta park.
A 41 year old woman and her nine year old daughter both escaped the blaze.
Anyone who can supply information please ring 0845 0454545 or crimestoppers on
0800 555 111
Fleet Pond Tractor: A Kubota 1410 tractor
has been obtained by Fleet Pond conservationists and is ideal to transport
equipment around the pons areas. Money came from Rushmoor Borough Council and
the TAG Farnborough Airport Environmental Fund plus £1000 from the Cayo
Foundation, £250 from Fleet Lions and £540 from the Fleet Pond Society.
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Help The Environment: Hampshire Wildlife Trust is running
volunteer sessions at the wildlife reserve at Ancells Farm on the third Sunday
of every month. For more information log onto
www.hwt.org.uk
31 March
Theme For 2007: This years carnival theme
was chosen by holding a competition between all the local junior/primary schools
in Fleet. The winning school was Church Crookham Junior. Two children Alex
Harvey (yr3) and Aimee Crilley (yr4)
put forward the winning theme which is "Different Cultures from around the
World" more
Call For A Memorial: Hart
District Councillor Tim Davies, a family friend of Lucy Bryant whose son John
was recently killed in a car crash in Hitchins Lane, has backed calls for a
memorial as a lasting tribute to John by erecting a bench with an appropriate
plaque.
New Pyestock Plans: New
plans have been unveiled for a massive warehouse complex in Pyestock.
Campaigning group SPLAT are not happy. They state that the needs of thousands of
people who have already formally objected in writing have been ignored.
more
Watchful: Fleetsafe,
the Pubwatch scheme currently running in Fleet has been proclaimed a success by
the Police, licensees and Hart District Council. Fleetsafe is committed to
making Fleet a safer and more enjoyable place to be in. Since the scheme started
antisocial behavour has been reduced.
Lost Dogs: Ronald
Lee is offering a reward of £5,000 for the safe return of his two Jack Russell terriers
who ran off whilst exercising between Fleet and Farnborough more than 6 weeks
ago.
Facelift:
The Prince of Wales pub, which is set alongside the Basingstoke canal in Reading
Rd South, has reopened its doors after undergoing a major facelift which
was a result of a survey aimed at locals
25 March
Fatal Accident: Callum Forbes, 15, and John Bryant, 18, have both died in a
tragic car accident just outside Calthorpe Park School in Hitchens Lane. Three
other teenagers were taken to hospital, one with serious chest injuries.
Calthorpe Park head teacher stated that at about 2.45pm a loud screech of brakes
and a loud bang was heard outside the school gates. Students were gathered at
the rear of the school to keep them well away from the scene of the accident. Councilor
Denis Gotel has urged action to make Hitchens Lane at least a 30mph zone.
Another proposal is for a flashing 20mph sign near the school. At the moment the
lane speed limit is 40mph.
20 March
Is Raquel
Engaged?: Has popular Fleet actress Raquel Cassidy got engaged to
be married. In this picture taken at the House of Commons last
week, and sent to fleethants.com by Sally Rainbird, Raquel, top right,
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16 March
More Pay & Display Parking: Local Residents living in
Old Cove Rd have formed a local action group, LORA (Leave Our Rd Alone) to
object to proposals from Hart District Council to introduce pay and
display parking along their Road.
Four Half Marathons: Recovered leukemia patient John
Applebee from Aldershot ran the Fleet Half marathon course four times starting
at 3.30am to do a 39 mile warm up before completing the actual 13 mile race.
Mark Miles won the race with a time of 1:06:03. First woman home was Jo Kelsey
in a time of 1:17:53.
9 March
Jaxx Application Refused: An application by Jaxx nightclub
to continue a temporary one year permission to open until 2am on Sundays before
a bank Holiday Monday has been turned down by Hart District Council.
Sweet Smell Of Success: The links pub has installed an
aroma machine in preparation for the smoking ban due to start on July 1st this
year.
2 March
Mountainous Effort: Dean Townsend faces an
uphill challenge in climbing part of Mount Everest to raise money for Cancer
Research, He will be climbing up to an altitude of 18,000 feet. To sponsor Dean
email toensend@meridianiq.com
Lost Ring: Jo Chamber has lost her
valuable grandmothers ring which has been stolen from her home in Kings Rd. It
is a 1930's classic Art Deco style ring with three large diamonds on a platinum
band. If you can help please phone the Fleet News on 01252 622448.
28 Feb
Marines Commando: Former Calthorpe Park pupil Neil Mehrtens has completed a 32
week course to become a Royal Marines Commander.
Badminton Successes: The Fleet Falcons Badminton Club reaped success at the
annual Hampshire Tournament held in Winchester. Steven Cappleman won the u15
boys singles, the boys doubles and mixed doubles. Lisa Turner and Katie Walters
won the u17's doubles. Mark Cappleman won the u17's singles. Hayley Duckett won
the u13's singles and doubles.
Travellers Cause Outrage: Local residents are outraged at
local travellers who set up camp in the Park and Ride at Elvetham Heath. They
have now gone but have left behind a trail of rubbish.
End of Free Parking Confirmed: Hart Council has given the
go ahead to increases of 30% for car parking charges in Fleet from the beginning
of April. Free red bay parking is to be scrapped and moves are under way to
install parking bays in Harlington Way. Local Tories claim that the charges will
make Fleet a "no-go" area for shoppers.
Tree Loss M3 Problem: Local residents in Elvetham Heath
are concerned that developers removing trees from woodland on the Brickyard
Plantation site where the M3 crosses the A323 to build office blocks will
increase motorway traffic noise.
22 Feb
Glass Case: Disabled pensioner Judith Johns signed
up to Harts glass recycling scheme in October and is still awaiting the first
collection of the glass she has put dutifully outside her door as she was asked
to do. She has contacted the council on a number of occasions to explain the
problem but to no avail.
15 Feb
Romantic Couple: Fleet couple Mike and Ally Ward,
who have been married for 15 years, have won BBC's Southern Counties Radio's
most romantic couple competition. Ally entered the competition to thank her
husband for all his romantic gestures.
Brave Lad: Liam Kemp of Crookham Rd has received a
special award for his bravery in battling a rare cancer.
Viking Sailors: Pupils at Crookham Infant School
have bought a Viking longboat and a sea creatures climbing wall thanks to a
£5,000 grant from the Woolworth's Kids First Charity's Playground Partnerships
Scheme.
9 Feb:
Long Service Celebrated: Sharyn Wheale, who represents the
Fleet Pondtail ward, has celebrated 50 years of public service in Fleet. She
stated "I have always loved Fleet and over the years have fought many
battles for my constituents, especially on planning.
No More Free Parking: According to John Pearson, Hart District
Councilor for Fleet Central, Hart Council's coalition group is proposing to
increase short -term parking charges in Fleet by up to 50% and also abolish free
parking bays which were put in following the loss of free parking until after
3pm in Fleet Rd.
2 Feb:
ACAS On Strike: Local workers at the SE Regional office of
ACAS in Fleet went on strike over plans to cut more than 100,000 jobs in the
Civil Service.
Get Your Bin: Hart Council has extended its offer of free
large blue recycling bins until Feb 9th. The offer also includes a free upgrade
to a larger black bin.
Well Done: Residents in Gally Hill Rd have been praised by
the police for their efforts in quickly removing a tree which had fallen and
blocked the road.
Don't Stop Money: Canal enthusiast David Millet , vice
president of the Surrey and Hampshire Canal Society, has pleaded with the Hart
Council not to stop its financial backing to the Basingstoke canal. The council
is trying to find cuts of £1,5 million. Currently the canal gets £66,000
annual funding.
26 Jan
Manhole Covers: Hampshire
County Council have been able to agree
with the SE water
company to use steel covers suitably textured and coloured in keeping with the
footway pavers to replace the existing Fleet Rd pavement manhole covers.
It is currently programmed that covers to all water meter chambers will be
replaced in February/March 2007. This operation will involve no excavation
and will not disrupt the traffic or pedestrian flow along Fleet Road.
There have been problems associated with lifting the current covers.
First AGM: The first AGM of the newly formed Fleet Business Partnership
and Community Interest Group has taken place at the Harlington Centre. Kevin
Wibley was elected Chairman, Rick Bolger Secretary and Grahame Chebery Treasurer.
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19 Jan
Recycling Success: Hart Council has announced a massive
increase in the amount of bottles and jars collected since the collection
service was introduced late last year.
Harvesting Money: Fleet Harvester have raised more than
£3,000 for McMillan Cancer research by hosting one of its world biggest coffee
mornings.
Rat Run Problems: People living in Crondall Rd are hoping
that the forthcoming review of speed limits on roads will be applied to their
road because of increasing high speed traffic using it as a rat run. The
local residents say that recent and future developments are increasing the
problems.
Ban May End Soon: SE Water is to review the current
hosepipe ban which is still in force in the Fleet area despite the continuing
rainfall.
Artist Dies: Gerald Wooley a well known and respected
local artist died at his home in Ryelaw Rd, Church Crookham on Jan 8th. He was
77. Mr. Wooley leaves a wife and two daughters.
12 Jan
Missing Man Found Dead: A body found on land near Beacon
Hill Rd in Ewshot is believed to be that of former Fleet man Andrew Scanlan who
has been missing since Nov 06. Three men have been charged with Mr. Scanlan's
murder.
Parking Fines Should Be Refunded: Thousands of people
given parking tickets for parking in loading bays in Fleet Rd should be
refunded because of a wrongly worded traffic regulation order issued by
Hampshire Council says campaigner Peter Ashford. Hart Council who enforce the
regulations claim it was only a "minor error".
Mobile Phone Evidence: Photos and videos on Daniel
Fearnleys mobile phone provided police with evidence of his rampage through
Fleet town centre damaging 20 cars in one night. Mr. Fearnley from Church
Crookham was given a six week curfew order and ordered to pay car owners a total
of £1,120.73.
Memory Loss: A 19 year old boy suffered loss of memory
after being attacked by a youth who took a cd from him. in the early hours of
New Years Day in Glen Rd. Anyone with information should call Pc Nick Sexton on
0845 0454545 or ring anonymously on 0800 555111.
Surprise Surprise: A resident of Aldershot Rd has claimed
that yobs have taken bottles out of recycling crates along his road and used
them as target practice at his house. He has asked Hart Council if they carried
out a risk assessment before bringing in the recycling scheme. The council claim
that the glass collection scheme has been a great success. Councellor Denis
Gotel said "we trialed the service for six months and the issue of bottle
throwing did not come up"
Parking Area Could Go: A plan to turn Gurkha Sq into a
pedestrianised square has been proposed as part of plans for the next 20 years.
4 Jan
Long Delays Expected: Three months of traffic chaos is
forecast due to work on one of the two bridges forming the gyratory system on
the A323 at Pyestock. The Norris Pyestock Bridge. which is the one closer to
Aldershot. will be closed and traffic diverted over the Norris Bridge.
OBE For Headteacher: Congratulations
to Mrs. Janet Roberts head of Fleet All
Saints School for the past 16 years has been awarded an OBE in the New Years
Honours list.
First Baby: Chloe Rose Wallace was born at 10.27am on Jan
1st weighing 6ib 11oz making her one of the first New Year babies. Proud parents
Darren And Nicole live in Church Crookham.
2006
29 Dec
Mega Shed Changes: Hart District Council have received
amended plans for the Pyestock development which the developers state will
address campaigners concerns. Campaigners against the development SPLAT have not
yet had an opportunity to study the changes.
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Long Inquiry: The public inquiry into the minitown
proposed for the Queen Elizabeth Barracks is likely to take up much of next
summer. It starts at Aldershots Princes Hall on May 15th.
22 Dec
New FTCM Speaks Out: New Fleet Town Centre Manager Paul
Doughty wants to see a town with a sustainable future that faces challenges
boldly and effectively, an inclusive, welcoming, exciting and safe place to
visit and work both day and night.
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Rally Charity: Demand Technology in Fleet has
sponsored Team Starkey and Clutch in its bid to drive 3,700 miles from Plymouth
to Gambia in aid of charities in Gambia and Senegal. The two drivers are Neven
Kirkpatrick and Andy Sanders who are driving an American Ford Escort. To follow
the team visit www.startkeyandclutch.co.uk
Royal Marine: Former Fleet Schoolboy Neil Mehrtens, who
went to Fleet Infants, Velmead Juniors and then Calthorpe Park, has qualified to
become a Royal Marine.
Missed Out: Star actress Raquel Cassidy has been named
best actress in a leading roll in the 2006 Manchester Evening News drama awards.
She could not pick up her award as she was busy filming a new TV series and
could not be released.
14 Dec
Buses Threat: Countrywide buses are under threat in the
Fleet area due to subsidy cuts which are due to the fact that the services are
not well used by the public. The 74 service between Elvetham Heath and Fleet
will be axed on Jan 2 next year and the 72 Aldershot to Reading hourly service
will be diverted through Elvetham Heath Estate. The 71 service between Fleet and
Farnham railway station will be reinstated.
11 Dec
FTCG Dissolved: The final meeting of the
Fleet Town Centre Group has taken place. A vote to dissolve the group was passed
without opposition. It is expected that members of the group will be able to
apply to be committee members of the Fleet Business Partnership Group which has
recently been formed.
8 Dec
No Inquiry: An inquiry into the Hitchens Lane 300 homes development has been
thrown out by the Liberal Democrat Hart coalition following advice that it would
have lost a High Court
appeal.
Flying High: The Flying Goose pub on the Ancills
Farm estate has raised more than £1,000 for the Phyllis Tuckwell hospice. The
pub has recently been refurbished.
Best Male: Fleet's world number one quad tennis player has
been named joint winner of the Best Male Achievement Award at the 11th annual
British Wheelchair Sports Awards in Reading.
Poppy Appeal: The local Poppy collection raised
£25,310 which was £1,532 or 6.4% better than last year.
Fighting Fit: The Hart area has been placed equal
third with Kensington and Chelsea in a UK survey of exercise levels. The winners
were Richmond upon Thanes with Macclesfield gaining second place.
1 Dec
Poets Corner: United press are holding a poetry
competition for the best poem about life in Fleet. visit www.unitedpress.co.uk
for further information
Extended Hours: Despite local residents opposition the Emporium Pub in Fleet Rd
has been granted an extra hours opening time until 2am from Thursday to
Saturday.
Still Flooding: Despite drainage
ditches and culverts the recent heavy rain has caused flooding near the junction
of Redfields Lane and (aptly named) Watery Lane on the Zebon Copse estate. 10
homes suffered flood damage in Du Maurier Close.
Sun Raising: Sunrise Senior Living in Church Rd have raised more than
£400 at a coffee morning. Manager Sue Collen said "It was a great event.
Everybody got involved and we able to raise money for a great cause."
Teenagers Honour: James Maull, 18, has been chosen by Mary Fagan to act
as a representative of the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire at official functions
and ceremonies. The former Court Moor School pupil is a member of the 2407
Yateley and Eversley Air Training Corps.
Poetry Winner: Sue Lattey, who lives in Fleet, has won the
international "Help the Hospice" poetry competition. Her poem
"Fred is Dead" was written in 2000 while she was studying palliative care.
Bottled: Bottle collections are to begin in Fleet for the
first time this week. Green recycling crates have been issued to every resident.
£168,000 has been spent on two trucks to collect the glass.
New Church Opens: Fleet's £2million "The Church on
the Heath" has opened at Elvetham Heath. For further information visit the
churches website at www.churchontheheath.org.uk
24 Nov
No Barn Conversion: Plans to turn barns at Cross Farm,
Church Crookham into rural workshops have been turned down by Hart councilors.
Four Star Toilets: The Welcome Break sites at the M3 have
won four stars in the Loo of the Year Awards 2006.
Cove Road Again: Cove Rd which links Fleet with
Farnborough is to close from 27 November to remedy work previously undertaken a
few months ago because the work did not meet the required specification.
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Better Safe Than Sorry: Free Bike postcode marking by
the police will be held at Calthorpe Park school on December 14th 2006 between 6
and 9pm and on the 1st February 2007 at the same times.
Well Done: A well provided by Fleet Rotary Club at the
Hart Centre has raised £10,128 for charity. Since it was put there in 2004
290,000 coins have been put in it.
Long Life: Boys born in Fleet should look forward to live
until they are 80 according to recent information from the National Office of
Statistics.
18 Nov
Star To Switch On Lights: Fleet actress and star of BBC's
"Lead Balloon" Raquel Cassidy is to switch on this years Fleet Rd
Christmas lights at 6.00pm on Wednesday 22 Nov to open this years Fleet
Festivities.
Pub Backs Down: Canal-side pub The Fox and Hounds who had
applied for permission to stay open with live music until 1am from Mon to Sat
have reached a compromise after Hart Council received over 40 complaints from
worried residents. The pub agreed to only have music up to 12 midnight on one
night a week.
Up In Smoke: Fleet Lions have raised £8,000 from
their annual fireworks display. 4,000 people watched the £3,000 display which
lasted for 30minutes.
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Ashes Remembered: Journalist Rob Wighton who lives
in Church Crookham has co-written "Match of my Life" which relives 12
classic matches from past Ashes series through the eyes of the players. Priced
at £16.99 it is available from all major bookshops and at www.amazon.co.uk
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Light Up The Hart Centre: Fleet Lions are inviting
people to remember loved ones by buying a Christmas tree light to put on the
Centre's Christmas tree. For each donation the Lions will send a personal
dedication card. For more details write to : Light Up A Life, Hart Lions Club,
c/o 27 New Road, Blackwater GU17 9AY.
Star Turn: Former Southampton striker Adam Walker
has signed for Fleet Town to help their bid to win promotion this season. Fleet
are currently second by one point to Dulwich but with a game in hand.
Sation Improvemants: Fleet Station is to benifit from government funding to give
passengers an obstacle free accessible route from station entrances to and
between platforms.
14 Nov
Humbug?: Richard Noble of Kenilworth Gds has not slept
properly for months because he hears a low frequency hum that never stops.
Environmental health offices have cannot hear the noise. Mr. Noble has been
advised that if he can find other people who can hear the hum the council would
have a statutory duty to do something about it.
10 Nov
Greek Collection: £222 has been raised in Fleet by Greek
Animal Rescue a charity that helps care for the sick and injured animals in
Greece.
Bin Bugs: Councillor Denis Gotel has not ruled out the
possibility of fitting bugs to wheelie bins if residents fail to hit tough
government recycling targets.
1 Nov
Fleet 10K: Phillip Berntsen was first home in a time of
33mins21sec in this years Fleet Peter Driver memorial 10K race. The first woman
was Issy Menzies in 38.18. Just under 600 runners took part.
Gurkha Barracks Exhibition: Taylor Woodrow
Developments are holding a public exhibition on Friday 10th Nov from 4-8pm
and Saturday 11th Nov from 10am - 4pm for residents to consider amendments
to their plans to develop Queen Elizabeth Barracks.
Christmas Scam: Trading Standards have issued a
warning to people to be aware of a scam were rouge Parcel Delivery Services post
cards through peoples letter boxes to claim that they have attempted to deliver
a parcel. When the printed number on the card is phoned the caller can be
charged a minimum of £15.
27 Oct
Its Bin 5 Weeks: Steve Coward, a former police chief
living in Elvetham Heath, is angry that his blue bin has not been emptied for
five weeks.
Marshals Wanted: This years Fleet Christmas
Festivities will be on Wed Nov 22 starting with the lights being switched
on along Fleet Rd at 6pm. The organisers, Fleet Town Centre Group, desperately
need marshals to help control the road junctions. If you can help please contact
Maria Jones at maria.jones@fleetbusinesspartnership.com
Lead Balloon: Fleet actress Raquel Cassidy is breaking all
records in the BBC comedy Lead Balloon starring Jack Dee. It has the highest
ever viewing figures for a comedy on BBC4 and has now been switched to BBC2.
Fleet Lions Competition; Fleet lions are looking for young
unsung community heroes between the ages of 15-18 in Hart. It is running an
Ambassadors for Youth competition. If you know of a likely candidate call 0845
833 7358 or email YA@fleetlions.org
Gurkha Flag Day: A Flag day in Fleet and Church Crookham
has raised £2.829 for the Gurkha Welfare Trust. The Gurkha Band will be
performing in the Harlington Centre on Dec 2 at 7.30pm. For tickets call Mr.
Shoesmith on 01252 621268.
20 Oct
Big Blue Bins: The council is concerned that not enough
residents are switching to the larger blue bins in preparation for the fortnightly
collection service being introduced from 30th Oct. To order a bin call 01252
622122.
Costly Case: The cost of legally challenging the Hitchins
Lane development has been put well at over £50,000 by Councilor James Radley.
He stated the chances of winning are "dreadfully weak"
12 Oct
Denim Collection: Staff from Software Solutions at Ancells
Farm have collected more than £400 for National charities by donating £2 each
for the privilege of wearing Jeans to work on Genes Day.
Guides Raising The Roof; Fleet
Girl Guides are applying for lottery money to rebuild their old headquarters
at Basingbourne Rd. If successful the new building will be ready in early 2009.
Silting Support: Local MP James
Arbuthnot has been invited to address Fleet
Pond Society so that they can thank him for raising the problem of silting
in Fleet Pond. Mr. Arbuthnot raised the issue in the House of Commons to help
persuade The Ministry of Defence to authorize works to install measures to
reduce the escape of eroded soils which cause the pond's silt.
Dirty Pavements: Local Traders in Fleet
Rd are protesting at the lack of cleaning taking place down the High
St. They complain of cigarette buts, chewing gum and vomit not being
effectively cleared.
5 Oct
Petrol Station Robbery: Two teenagers were forced to hand
over money and a mobile phone when they were approached by a youth who asked
them to exchange a £20 voucher for cash. The boys aged 14 and 15 were walking
along Kings Rd near the Murco petrol station at around 8.30pm on Sep 25.
Hart Gives Up Fight: Controversial plans to build 300
homes along Hitchens Lane look likely to go ahead after Hart Council decided not
to fight a High Court Appeal following legal advice they would lose the case.
Real Pub: The Prince Arthur pub has gained an entry in the
Campaign for Real Ales Good Bear Guide for 2007. It is the only pub in the town
to have been selected for CAMRA entry.
Late Pub: Residents are objecting to a bid by their local
pub The Flying Goose to stay open until 12.30 Sunday to Thursday and host live
music every night from 8pm to midnight.
Expensive Pub: Customers are angry that they are
being fined £100 for not buying a parking ticket to park in the Emporium's car
park. They are supposed to claim the money back when they buy their first drink.
The system has been introduced to stop people parking there for free
whilst shopping.
Top Team: Fleet Town FC are currently top of the Ryman
league having collected 18 points from the 7 games played so far.
Tots Library: The Busy Bees Day Nursery in Ively Rd
has opened a library to allow parents to borrow children's books for free as
often as they like. Contact by phoning 01252 533430
29 Sep
Late Licence Bid: Local traders and residents are fighting
a bid from Jaxx club in upper street to open until 2am on Sundays before a bank
Holiday Monday.
Fleet Eggheads: A team of pensioners calling themselves
"Russell's Raiders" are to appear on the BBC2 show
"Eggheads" on Thursday Oct 12th. They are members of the U3A
which
meets at the Harlington
Centre.
23 Sep
Traders Parking Fury: Fleet
Rd traders are
fed up of seeing their customers being hit with parking tickets on a daily
basis. They have written a protest letter asking for parking restrictions to be
suspended until the current confusing signage is replaced by a system which
people can understand.
Dog Problems: Solicitor Nicolette Pike is
incensed by the lack of services provided by Hart Council since Hart's Dog
Warden Lynn Byfield has been out of post. She says if you ring the police or the
RSPCA they say it is the councils responsibility and the council will tell you
it is a police matter. Lynn used to deal with dog fouling and dangerous and
stray dogs etc. She has been out of post for 14 months.
Jump For Charity: Brain injury survivor
Iain Pryer from Fleet has helped raise £2,000 for Headway the brain
injury association after a daredevil tandem skydive.
Hospital Update:
A £250,000 six-month project has updated Fleet community hospital. A new ward
with 18 beds has been created. Work is still going on to improve the therapy
area and assessment unit.
20 Sep
Man-hole Covers To Be Changed: The SE Water board have advised Hampshire County
Council that due to operational difficulties in lifting the manhole covers down Fleet
Rd pavements they are going to replace the matching paved covers with
conventional steel ones.
15 Sep
FTCG May Be Replaced: A meeting at the Harlington
Centre has sown the seeds for a new Fleet Based Partnership between local community
groups and retailers which will replace the existing Fleet Town Centre Group
which has never been popular with Fleet
Rd retailers. It is possible that the
Group could apply for the vacant post of Fleet Town Centre Manager freeing the
£16,000 in wages to spend on projects.
Best Frontage: W C Baker and Sons have won the Best
Frontage award at this years Fleet and Church Crookham in Bloom awards.
Full
Results.
Puzzling Fifth Birthday: Elvetham Heath Primary School
pupils celebrated the schools fifth birthday by solving three dimensional
puzzles. The school began with less than 50 pupils and now has 430 pupils in 15
classes.
High Five: Fleet CC under 11's star Ollie East took
five wickets in five balls to win the North Hampshire Youth Cricket League match
against Eversley. Eversley were 80 - 5 chasing 127 to win when Ollie struck
taking the last five wickets
7 Sep
Make Your Mind Up: Six children have been allowed to
attend Elvetham Heath Primary School
after the county council, which had won a
court case after a judge ruled that it was right to refuse the children, changed
its mind and let them in.
Bins Uncollected: More than 3000 bins have not been
emptied throughout the Hart area because six of the district councils dustcarts
broke down in one day.
Flasher Round Fleet Pond: Police are investigating a
flasher who has been exposing himself to dog walkers round Fleet Pond. The first
report was six weeks ago and there have been a number of reports since. Phone
0845 0454545 if you can help the police.
Happy Birthday Your Royal Highness: A 9 year old
schoolgirl from Church Crookham has made a birthday card for the Queen's 80th
birthday. To her surprise she received a thank you reply from the Queen's
Lady-in-Waiting.
Rowing Champ: Fleet's Vicki Hansford and her three
team-mates have won gold and broke the world record by six seconds at the world
Rowing Championships.
30 Aug
May Is The Best: Pyestock bowler Leo May
has won the Champion of Champions Bowls competition at Worthing. He beat England
International pre-tournament favorite Simon Skelton 2-0 in the semi-final and
Graham White in an exciting three end tie-breaker in the final.
No Parish Council:
Councillors have voted by 20 to 4 to throw out the idea of a Parish council in
favour of a full parish review. A recent petition covering the wards of Church
Crookham East and West and Fleet Courtmoor and collected by the Community
Campaign Hart was signed by more than 2000 people. Councillor Sharyn Wheale
stated that the whole of Fleet and Church Crookham should be consulted.
Hair Cut Sir?:
A car driven by an 85 year old gentleman from Kings Rd crashed into the shop
window of the Linkway barbers in Linkway Parade. The car missed a little girl by
less than a metre. No one was seriously hurt.
24 Aug
Views Mugging: Three thugs robbed and punched a teenager
walking through the Views Park last Friday at about 1am. The victim was able to
give police descriptions of two of the attackers who were both white aged 16-17.
One was 5ft 10" tall, average build with
a shaven head. He had a round face
with a bulbous nose. The other was 5ft 11" tall, slim build with spiky
blond or slightly ginger hair. If you can help call 0845045 4545 or
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Silting Held Up: Silting in Fleet Pond has been arrested
by the Defence Estates Agency who have installed dams, drains and filters. The
army maneuvers i