You are invited to attend An afternoon Tea Dance on Thursday 27th May 2010 from 3pm to 5pm at RMS

This is an afternoon event to commemorate the 65th anniversary of VE day. There will be music from the 1940's and 1950's to listen and dance to and lots of sandwiches & cakes & Tea & Coffee.

RSVP to Mrs K Wingfield, Robert May's School 01256 702700 Or kwingfield@rmays.hants.sch.uk

An invitation open to all but please RSVP so they know how many to expect.

Last Tuesday we were honoured to witness the incredible skills of a Typhoon pilot as he completed his final test in front of RAF senior executives at the base in order to secure final approval for the 2010 display season.

Photographs courtesy of Matthew Trow and Councillor Richard Harris.

Hart Neighbourhood Centre, Dickson House, London Road, Hook, RG27 9DJ

Tel: 01256 760800 E-mail: info@hartnc.org

Mon – Thurs 10:00am – 4:00pm, Fri 9:30am – 12:00pm,
2nd Saturday of the month: 9:30am – 12.00pm

Citizens Advice Bureau

Friday 4th June. The Citizens Advice Bureau will be at the Hart Neighbourhood Centre. If you would like free, confidential and impartial advice then please call 01256 760800 to book an appointment

Connexions Advice
Tuesday afternoon’s Please call 01252 814723 for an appointment. Are you 13 -19 years old? If you need to speak to someone about personal relationships, bullying, stress or any other issue that is concerning you, please come and speak to us. Talking really does help. We can also advise on: Job hunting / benefits, CV’s and applications, Apprenticeships / College or Housing.

Creative Art Group

Friday 11th and 25th June 10am – 12noon. Have you experienced anxiety, stress and / or depression? Do you have a disability? Do you feel isolated and would like to meet new people? Whatever your age or ability, come and try using art as a form of relaxation. Very welcoming group, free materials. Come and join us.

Hart Homes

We receive the up to date information on available housing association properties. We can help you with the online bidding process. Please come in and see us on Thursdays and Fridays.

Healthy Walks

Come along and join us for our organised stroll around the villages.

A chance to enjoy the outdoors and meet people! All abilities welcome. Cup of tea and a chat always included.

Hook: Every Monday 11am (excluding Bank Holidays). Meets at the Hart Neighbourhood Centre in Hook.

Church Crookham: Every Tuesday 11am
Meets at Wickham Court in Church Crookham

Odiham: Every Thursday 1.45pm
Meets at the Bridewell Centre in Odiham

Hartley Wintney: Every Friday 11am
Meets at Rosefield Court in Hartley Wintney

If you are walking with us for the first time could you please arrive 10 minutes early to meet the walk leaders.

Hook District Councillors

Saturday 5th June. 10am – 12noon. Hook District Councillors, Sean Haffey or Andrew Henderson will be here for you to speak to personally. Also a chance to meet your Hampshire County Councillor Jonathan Glen.

Junction 5 Money Advice

Every Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm. Are you spiralling into debt? Need help writing to creditors? Struggling with your mortgage? Come along for free independent confidential support. Please call 01256 769953 or e-mail junction5@hncc.org.uk for appointment details.

Mobile Library Bus

Thursday 3rd and 17th June 11:45am – 12.30pm
New visitors always welcome!

Sunshine & Showers

Every Monday. Do you get anxious, suffer from stress or experience depression? This friendly support group always welcomes new members. Please contact Gillian McCorry at Hart Voluntary Action on 01252 815652 for further details.

Taking Steps

Every Tuesday. 10am – 11.30am. Have you experienced domestic abuse? Taking Steps is a very welcoming support group for men and women and is completely confidential. Crèche available. Please call Gerrie Jordan on 01489 577818 for more details

Step – Up...

If you have ever thought of improving your basic skills but have never considered a course before, these friendly and informal sessions are for you!
All classes can lead to an accreditation. Step Up is open to all adults and young people aged 16+. Please contact our dedicated Step Up coordinator for more details on 01256 760800 or via stepup@hartnc.org
Classes and workshops are free of charge (small donation towards cost of the Computer course)

Please find below the list of Step Up classes:

Monday 9.30am -11.30am Beginner’s Computer Course

Monday 1pm– 2pm Basic Skills - Numeracy

Tuesday 2pm – 3pm Beginner’s Computer Course

Tuesday 3 – 4pm Basic Skills - Numeracy

Tuesday 6pm – 8pm Beginner’s Computer Course

Wednesday 10am – 12noon Crafty Book’s
A chance for you to spend some time creating something special to hold all those special memories and ideas?

Thursday 10am – 12noon Employment Support. Help with finding jobs, CV building and Interview skills.

Thursday 1pm – 3pm Beginner’s Computer Course

Friday 12.30pm – 2pm. Confidence Building

“Fresh Start”

New Catering project. Could you help learners in a kitchen environment for a few hours per week / month?
This new project gives people work experience in a kitchen serving freshly cooked 2 course meals;
this has many benefits including building their confidence and getting them into a work routine.
All meals are prepared with the help of our trained Chef, but we require some assistance in giving support to the learners. You don’t have to be an expert! If you feel you would like to know more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity then please call the centre on 01256 760800.

Hart Get With 2010

Free summer programme for all 11 – 16yr olds in Hart. Fun activities including sports, arts, design and fashion, music and BBQ’s. Hart Get With 2010 is taking place in Hook, Yateley and Fleet this summer.

Hook – 26th – 30th July & 9th – 13th August

Yateley 2nd – 6th August

Fleet 16th – 20th August

Look out for posters for more details or call the Centre on 01256 760800

Please contact the Centre for more details,
01256 760800 Or E-mail: emma@hartnc.org or visit our website: www.hartnc.org

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has produced a great booklet of Wildlife and Heritage Walks in the Loddon and Eversley Heritage Area of north east Hampshire.

The booklet will help you to explore some of the wildlife-rich landscapes and discover how they have been shaped by local history and past land use. The nine walks described in the guide utilise the extensive network of paths in the area taking you through heathland, woodland, along river banks, field edges and country lanes. Distances vary from 3miles (5km) to 8 miles (13km). Each walk includes a detailed description of the route, accompanied by a map and information about the wildlife and features to look out for along the way.

With walks starting from Sherborne St John, Cliddesden, Mapledurwell, Sherfield on Loddon, Mattingley, Odiham, Dogmersfield, Harley Wintney and Eversley, the Wildlife and Heritage Walks booklet is a great way to explore new places and discover local wildlife.

The booklet is available from the shop pages of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust website www.hwt.org.uk at a cost of £3.00 (+p&p), or by phoning our reception on 01489 774400.

The booklet is also available from several outlets in the area including:

Odiham, Fleet and Yateley Library
Milestones, Basingstoke
Upton Grey Village Shop
The Bell, Odiham
The New Cricketers, Turgis Green
Strawberry Fish Gallery, Hartley Wintney
Organically Speaking, Hartley Wintney
Colin Tophill Gallery, Hart Shopping Centre, Fleet

For more information about the project please contact sarahl@hwt.org.uk

Thursday Night Music Nights at the Horns, Crondall
Regular acoustic music nights on Thursdays at the Horns, Crondall are proving to be a hit with music lovers and the performers themselves.

Starting at around 8.30pm and running through to 11pm this free session has showcased a wide range of local talent offering classic covers and has also featured some very good singer songwriters.

Next week (29th April) Martin Wood, who is heavily influenced by old delta blues musicians such as Robert Johnson, plays a haunting set featuring some nifty slide guitar work. Martin will also bring along a few friends who are talented musicians in their own right and they will gig together.

The well known Vic Cracknell who plays in a number of local bands is also a keen supporter of the Horns’ music initiative and regularly hosts evenings where he plays a couple of sets as well as introducing other acts.

Landlord of the Horns, John Staniland, who used to be a regular visitor to the Blues Tavern in Hale a few years back, and would like to repeat that sort of vibe, is pleased how things are going and really wants to put the pub on the local music map. “We are keen to give an opportunity for any good acoustic musicians to come down and play and also are on the lookout for full bands to play on weekend evenings and at our planned festivals.” Anyone interested should phone 01252 850560 or email johnstaniland@hotmail.com

The Horns country pub in Crondall (just off the main A 287Farnham Odiham road in case you don’t know) will be staging its inaugural weekend music festival on the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend 29th to 31st May.

This free event will showcase in excess of 20 acts both local bands and performers from further afield and will include headline acts such as acclaimed U2 tribute performers “Blood Red Sky” and hard hitting indie rock covers band “Zoo Club”

The festival will run from 12 noon until 11pm on the Saturday and Monday with an outdoor stage (supported by outdoor bar facilities and barbeque) hosting bands playing an eclectic mix of bluesy/rocky/ folky/ indie stuff both covers and self penned material.

Complementing the main stage a range of acoustic performers are lined up to play either in the pub or on the patio throughout the day to give a choice of listening. With freshly barbequed “proper” burgers and grills and a range of beers, lagers and ciders to keep visitors refuelled this should be a great fun occasion for lovers of live music and beer.
On the Sunday the acoustic theme will be continued with talented singer song writers and performers playing classic covers as well as a Jazz band playing through the afternoon as a gentle accompaniment to Sunday diners.

The charities supported by the event are the RAF Benevolent Fund (the pub has close links with neighbours RAF Odiham, home of the Chinooks) and Emmaus a very worthwhile local charity involved with helping young homeless people to find their feet.

For more information about coming along, sponsoring the event with banner or programme advertising, or even playing at the gig check us out in the following ways;

Go to Facebook “The Horns Crondall”

Visit the website - www.thehorns.co.uk

or ring John or Phil on 01252 850560

Learn to draw in a friendly, fun atmosphere. All abilities are welcome, whether you are an absolute beginner or experienced amateur, the classes are designed to suit your individual needs. Spaces will be limited so please call now for more info, or to book your place on 07930669443 0r 01722326654.