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Book your table or order online at www.zaalfleetonline.co.uk Opening Times Lunch 12 noon - 2pm, Dinner 5.30pm - 11pm 7 days a week including bank holidays 24 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7QL
01252 786162 / 786183
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day Parking facilities available at rear of restaurant (entrance via St James Road)
Dec 2019 Issue 176 eh’s independent community magazine
This Month...
Christmas Gift Ideas • Local Groups, Clubs & Societies Where’s Charlie? • Sparkle this Christmas from the Inside out!
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Competitions 6 | Where’s Charlie? Win £25 voucher to spend at this High Street shop 6 | Where’s Charlie? November Reveal 42 | Win a family of four ticket to this year’s Princes Hall panto!
Special Offers 5 | Elstead Lighting 70% off* at the Black Friday Sale Event 6 | Sugarplum 10% off* 11 | Ovenclean Christmas Offer
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Features 8 | ehd meets… 10 | Property Inspections 12 | Looking for last minute gift ideas? 14 | Special Christmas Gift Ideas
Dec 2019 18 | Elvetham Heath Parish Council 20 | Elvetham Heath Primary School News 22 | The Key Centre 32/33 | Church on the Heath 34 | Health & Fitness Classes
19 | Digital Assets and Death
36 | The Harlington Timetable
26 | Self Assessment Tax Forms
38-41 | Local Groups, Clubs and Societies
28 | Revitalise Your Life
42 | Useful Numbers
30 | Sparkle this Christmas from the inside out!
43 | What’s On
Every Month 4 | Editor’s Note
44 | Community Notice Board 46 | Index of Advertisers ehd December 2019 | 3
Hello... ...and welcome to our December issue!
Christmas means something different to everyone but is certainly a special time of year. Whether it’s the lead up to Christmas with shopping or even making gifts, Christmas markets and parties, buying the tree and decorating the house that you enjoy; or if you prefer celebrating the Christian tradition or simply spending quality time with family and friends.
a great opportunity to slow down this time of year and reflect, plan and recharge your batteries. Whatever you are up to I hope you have a good one!
January copy deadline:
When shopping for presents please support your local independent shops as we have an amazing variety right here in Fleet.
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Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a healthy & prosperous New Year
*The ehd is delivered to all homes in Elvetham Heath and you can pick it up from The Key Centre, COTH, The Harlington and Fleet Library.
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Where’s Charlie? Welcome to our monthly competition. The answers can be found right here in Fleet! Each month our cuddly toy version of puppy Charlie can be seen in a Fleet business. The picture will give you clues as like a company logo, interior colour scheme, art or photos on the wall or even a sample of the product the business sells. All you have to do is tell us the name of the business!
This month you could win a £25 voucher* to spend at this local business *The prize is a voucher to spend on products and services at the business you guessed correctly and valid until 29 February 20. Terms and conditions apply. No cash alternative or exchanges given. If you know where the above picture was taken, then enter our competition with the name of the business in the subject line by emailing your answer to alex@biglittlemagazineco.uk Closing date is 13 December 19 when the winner will be notified and announced on our facebook page. The winning business will be revealed in our January 2020 issue.
Last month Charlie was hiding here...
Boutique & Home Independent Life Style Boutique Fabulous selection of: • Ladies Clothing • Handbags • Footwear • Jewellery • Scarves • Accessories • Gifts • Homeware • Lighting
s stmaons i r h C orati Dec Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 9.30-5.30pm Sunday 11-4pm 154 Fleet Road Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4BE
presents
The Live Nativity Saturday 21 December at 5pm The Key Centre car park, Elvetham Heath, Fleet, GU51 1HA Experience the wonder of the very first Christmas‌ featuring a real donkey! Carols led by the Gospel Choir, followed by mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies. If it rains, we will move into the church building. 01252 400236 office@churchontheheath.org.uk churchontheheath.org.uk
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Gina Paskins and Julia Whiteman, owners of Sugarplum Boutique in Fleet, who’ve been friends for more than 22 years and business partners for nearly a decade! How did Sugarplum first begin? Julia started Sugarplum in April 2004 doing Partyplan in people’s houses, craft fairs and working on a retail merchandising unit in the Hart Centre on a Saturday. We’ve been friends for more than 22 years - our children are actually cousins - and we always liked the idea of working together so we decided to go into business in 2010 (full-time) with the vision of owning a shop. In 2010 we progressed to six days on the Retail merchandising unit in the Hart Centre. We also had a huge serviced office in North Camp. There were four of us in the Sugarplum family at this point and we had great fun travelling the length and breadth of the country selling products at top end shows such as Country Living, Spirit etc. During this time we were also looking for a suitable shop but we’re very fussy so it took a while! We found our current shop early in 2013 and after extensive refurbishment (we practically gutted the place as we wanted to take the building back to its roots) we proudly opened our doors in September 2013. We now employ 10 local ladies. Are your backgrounds in retail? Julia started Sugarplum and has a sales background. Gina comes from a corporate background which is great as we bring different skills to the business. We feel we have have a good eye for fashion, style, gifts and home décor. For anyone who doesn’t know, describe Sugarplum to us… We’re an independent lifestyle boutique. We source all our products personally from around the UK and Europe. We sell ladies’ clothing, handbags, jewellery, scarves, gifts,
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lighting, furniture, artwork and home décor. If you want a gift for yourself or a friend, it’s the perfect place to shop. What makes you different to other shops in Fleet and the surrounding areas? Our lovely Sugarplum team are just amazing. They are friendly, helpful and passionate about every customer enjoying their shopping experience. We also constantly update our products so there’s always something new to see and we offer a fabulous loyalty scheme as a ‘thank you’ to our loyal customers. How/where do you source new suppliers? We have hundreds of different suppliers and each season we find exciting new ones too. We travel around the country and across Europe going to trade shows - we are constantly looking for different and unusual products which are great value. Top five things we all need from Sugarplum for the coming winter? A multiway poncho (£35) which can be worn in eight different ways; a magnetic scarf brooch (£14); a glittery pair of slippers (£18); a set of stone Angel Wings (£76); and an ontrend leopard print tunic dress (£38). What’s the secret to running a successful business? Appreciating each other’s strengths, having fun and becoming friends with our lovely team and so many of our customers. As well as running the shop, how else do you like to spend your time? We have little time for anything else, especially at this time of year, but both of us love exercising and spending time with our family and friends.
What would you say to any wannabe shop owners thinking of launching in Fleet? Retail is tough at the moment and at times you draw on every reserve to keep going. You have to constantly innovate, have your store looking amazing at all times and always be one step ahead of the competition. You need the support of local people to flourish without their support our independent shops will not continue to thrive. What’s the one thing you love about living in Fleet? Living so close to where we work is brilliant and we love our little town. What would you do to improve or change Fleet? Free parking would help and a better selection of shops Is there anything you want to share with Fleet that perhaps we should know? We’re delighted that Costa Coffee has opened next door to us. It’s great for Fleet to have another filled shop and we personally love their hot chocolate with cream. Your favourite place to eat / drink / go in Fleet? La Casa is a firm favourite, especially for lunch. What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? Don’t take life too seriously and live for the moment. What is the most trouble you have ever been in? Trouble! Us Sugarplum ‘Angels’? As if! Interview by Emily Gregory of Baby Love Photography, www.baby-love-photography.com
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In order to manage a property effectively you need to visit on a regular basis. At Honey Lettings we make the first visit after one month followed by visits every 3 months. We try and establish from the outset that visits are positive and allow the tenants to point out the issues and concerns they may have. Checks are not as detailed as check-in and check-out inventories but instead look at the general condition whilst making sure the tenant is looking after the property correctly. We believe that establishing checks at regular intervals encourages the tenant to keep to their obligations. What do we look for : Landlords/Agents maintain a legal responsibility for the property and this includes who is living there. If more than three unrelated people are living at the property this would constitute a HMO (Home of multiple occupancy) and as a result should be licensed. This may well be in breach of the tenancy agreement however the legal responsibility still falls on the Landlord. A more regular occurrence is for a partner to move in who is not on the tenancy. If it’s just for weekends this may be fine but when it becomes a more permanent arrangement they should be added to the tenancy agreement and the relevant Right To Rent checks carried out. Pets are another addition which won’t be spotted without checking. We see a variety of pets from goldfish, snakes, mice up to large dogs. Fish are often not seen by tenants as an issue but in small flats a large tank of water can add to damp and mould issues. Larger pets are likely to result in the need for additional cleaning and de-infestation at the end of a tenancy.
On walking into the property, if the tenants have been smoking it is immediately noticeable. Tenants may think that smoking out of window is a workaround but if your property smells of stale tobacco it may make it harder to re-let. Temperature and humidity are also noted. Cold properties may freeze and over warm properties tend to suffer from mould issues. Condensation on windows is a sure sign that the property needs airing and that damp and mould issues may follow.
Regular visits will highlight damage including marks on carpets and walls. Fair wear and tear need to be factored in but if the property has heavy wear and marks after six months steps need to be taken. The garden is another area that, if left to it’s own devises, may be difficult to sort out. The grass needs to be cut regularly in the growing season and the paving areas weeded. The tenant may not have the skills but they can arrange to pay to have this work completed on their behalf, to keep to their obligations within the tenancy agreement.
The most common issue is failing silicon around baths and showers and at the back of the kitchen sink. If caught in time this is not a major job but if not checked the first report from the tenant may be water through the ceiling. Based in the heart of Fleet, Honey Lettings specialises in lettings and property management. For friendly, knowledgeable advice on property letting call Honey Lettings. No houses to sell just homes to let.
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Looking for last minute gift ideas?
Don’t get stressed out waiting at home for that on-line delivery that never comes! Support your local retailers and avoid the last minute panic this year by shopping locally. You’ll be amazed by the variety right on your doorstep. Our local shops and businesses can provide
Tackle Up Open 7 days a week, supplying outdoor products • Huge range of tackle and bait for coarse, game, sea and match fishing. • Outdoor clothing and footwear from top brands; Barbour, Hunter and Aigle. • The largest Air rifle stock in Hampshire including Daystate, BSA, Hawke, • We supply Fireworks all year round. T: 01252 614066 151 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 3PD
thoughtful gifts for your loved ones right up until Christmas Eve. Take a look at a few of our brilliant Fleet businesses showcased here.
217 Menswear Celebrating 6 years of business Lifestyle store catering for all menswear aspects • Warm welcomes and friendly service • Check out our Facebook for all updates OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS T: 01252 819263 217 Fleet Road, GU51 3BN
Salamandar Gifts & Boutique Your local shop filled to the brim with gorgeous clothes, homewares and gift ideas Pop in to see our new Christmas ranges & gift ideas. We have expanded our ever-popular UK handmade bath bombs ranges with new gift sets and gorgeous massive colourful bath bombs from as little as £2.50. Open 7 days a week until Christmas. 24b Hart Shopping Centre www.salamandar.co.uk
Serendipity 10 rooms filled with lots of gift ideas for Christmas. From nostalgia gifts to stunning antique jewellery. Beautiful new giftware and stocking fillers for all the family including our new range of Dunoon china mugs. Feel the softness of our gorgeous mohair throws, or why not treat yourself or your friend to one of our scarves or scarf accessories Serendipity, 295 Fleet Road, Fleet GU51 3BT www.serendipityfleet.co.uk
Asvanna Fairtrade Offers Fairtrade, ethical, sustainable, craft, cards, chocolate and clothes. fairtrade gifts for the whole family Visit us at the Church on the Heath on Thursday 5th December and in the Hart Shopping Centre in the run up to Christmas. View some of our range on http://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk and get in touch: find Sue Moll on Facebook, text 07880 731189 or email sue.asvannafairtrade@yahoo.co.uk
Special Christmas Gift Ideas Love sport? Want to combine a holiday with an amazing sporting event?
Tailor-Made and Group Tours to Worldwide Sporting Events
England Cricket Tours Sri Lanka – Mar 2020 India – Jan to Mar 2012 Ashes in Australia – Nov 2021 to Jan 2022
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Formula 1 Vietnam, China, Singapore, Japan, Monaco, Brazil, Abu Dhabi
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If you are stuck for Christmas present ideas then call into your local independent travel agency, Hart Travel, who can help find you something special. From Cricket to Rugby to Formula Look out 1, we can arrange tickets to suit all for information budgets as well organise your travel on our Toucan arrangements. Don’t also forget we have a Foreign Exchange Bureau so can provide you with great rates for your currency needs.
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Hart Travel would like to wish all our customers old and new a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Christmas Opening Hours
Open 23rd December 0900 – 530pm Closed 24th December Closed Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Open 27th December 0900 – 530pm Open 28th December 0900 – 5pm
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Many people use digital assets in some form, but without considering how those assets would be accessed and managed after death. A digital asset is a possession which is accessed by a digital device such as a laptop, mobile phone or tablet. Examples include items which are stored online such as digital photographs, videos, music, emails, family ancestry information stored in databases and conversations on social media. It is also possible to use a digital portal to access non-digital assets, such as money in bank accounts, pensions and other investments which can be managed and controlled using online accounts. To work out what will happen to digital assets when you die, you need to look carefully at each asset/ account. The terms and conditions agreed to when an online account is created should confirm who would be able to access the account if the account holder dies. Digital assets can be accessed following an agreement to use a website’s services, in which case the asset is not owned by the individual using the services and cannot be passed on by their Will. However, a number of social media providers will allow a profile to be memorialised or permit the downloading of the content to be kept going forward. If no action is taken following the death of a user, some websites will automatically delete data and close accounts due to a period of inactivity. Currently, a couple of internet service providers will allow users to nominate a person
Digital Assets and Death to take control of their account following inactivity (for example Facebook allow users to nominate a legacy contact and Google allow users to nominate an Inactive Account Manager).
The following practical steps should be considered: 1. Make a list of digital assets, so that the executors of your estate are quickly able to identify and protect those assets where possible. 2. Keep a list of account usernames and login details. This should be done not only for digital assets and online accounts, but also for devices such as laptops, mobile phones and household devices controlled remotely. This list should be kept securely as a hard copy and regularly updated. Tell your executors where to find the list, but do not give anyone a copy. 3. Consider appointing a nominee to deal with accounts which are inactive for a period of time, where the provider offers this facility. 4. Prepare written instructions to the executors of your Will letting them know any particular wishes you have, e.g. if you want a specific message put on your social media page after your death and if you want certain persons to have access to a memorialised account. 5. Create hard copies of any data that you would not wish to be destroyed, particularly photographs and videos. Keep the hard copies in a place where your executors can find them. 6. Consider destroying any data that family and/or friends might
find distressing if they are able to access your data after your death. 7. Check the terms and conditions of any loyalty cards to see if points are deleted after death or can be passed to other beneficiaries. If benefits can be passed on, check that the persons named in your Will are the people you would want to receive those benefits. 8. If you have any intellectual property rights (for example copyright or trademarks) include a specific clause in your Will to gift the benefit of those rights on your death. 9. If you own cryptocurrency, securely keep a hard copy note of the public and private keys held in any digital wallets. If you need help or advice on any of the above issues, contact us for friendly, expert advice. At Neale Turk LLP our private client practice is led by partner Charlotte Searle, a solicitor and fully qualified member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Association of Contentious Trust and Estates Practitioners (ACTAPS). Neale Turk LLP is committed to providing an outstanding service to all our clients and you can find us recommended in the Legal 500.
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Elvetham Heath Primary School News
Welcome to Year Five! We have had a jam-packed start to Year 5! We started off the year by holding a coffee morning in support of Macmillan cancer research. Everyone made cakes in school and plenty more cakes were sent in on the morning! As a result, we raised an amazing £700 and all had a fantastic time hosting the event!
Our topic this term is all about the
During our music lessons,
Ancient Greeks! We came in one
the Hampshire music
morning to find a mysterious box that
service have been
we were told not to open! But, after
delivering workshops for
much discussion, the temptation got
us and we even got to
the better of us and we opened it!
play on some steel drums!
We discovered it was Pandora’s box and we wrote Pandora’s monologue focusing on her internal dilemma.
It has been a great first term and we are looking forward to learning all about Brazil and the Rainforest after Christmas. We will have an exciting visit from the Bug Man and are off to explore the Living Rainforest in Newbury! The Year 5 Team
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Self Assessment Tax Forms For Higher Rate Tax Payers ‘someone who has not received
day plus £10 per day thereafter
I have been
a self-assessment return or notice
for the next 90 days if the return
hearing
to file, does not tell us that they
is still not submitted by 1 April
may need one, because they have
following 31 January deadline.
untaxed income or capital gains’.
After this period the penalties
adverts on the radio regarding
Ultimately, as a higher rate tax
Self Assessment Tax Forms
payer (40%), you should pay
and the fact that they are due by the end of January 2020. I have not been sent one by the Inland Revenue
tax on your savings income over £500 and dividend income over £2000. Also the rental property, presumably provides you with an
continue to increase. Given the penalties involved and the worry if you have any doubts I would suggest you contact HMRC. The 31 January deadline is rapidly approaching.
income which should be declared.
If you would like more advice
You will be able to deduct
regarding this issue or any other
certain expenses from the rental
financial services matter, please
and have savings interest,
income such as letting agent’s
contact us.
a rental property and
fees, maintenance costs, and the
but I am a higher rate tax payer through my salary
also some shares that pay dividends. Do I need to complete a Self Assessment form even though I have not been sent one? Tim Neale answers.
interest element of any mortgage used to buy the property. (Full relief ceased April 2017, so care is needed in later returns.)
If you would like to discuss your own situation call 01252 960 500 to arrange a free 1 hour appointment or email info@ kirkrice.co.uk.
Taking expenses into consideration there may be no tax payable on your rental income but you still need to declare it.
‘Self Assessment’, basically means
The penalty for failing to notify
that it is up to the individual to
depends on the reason, which is
determine if they owe tax and if
split into 4 categories; reasonable
so notify HMRC (taxman). You
excuse, not deliberate, deliberate,
can do this by registering online
and deliberate & concealed. It
at www.hmrc.gov.uk. Failure to
also depends on whether the
notify can result in a penalty and
disclosure was unprompted i.e.
HMRC have a useful fact sheet on
you told them, or prompted, i.e.
this subject called ‘take care to
they found out. The penalties can
tell us about your tax on time’. It
be high (too detailed to list here).
details various reasons why they
There are also penalties for filing
may charge a ‘failure to notify
your return late even if tax is not
penalty’. Included in this list is
due. This is £100 for the first
Please note: information is given for general guidance only and specific advice should be taken before acting on any suggestions made.
Kirk Rice Accountants and Financial Advisors Victoria House, 178-180 Fleet Road, Fleet GU51 4DA Tel: 01252 960 500 Email: info@kirkrice.co.uk www.kirkrice.co.uk
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Last month we talked about the importance of self-care and how prioritising your needs and dreams is far from being selfish. As it’s Christmas, traditionally a time for giving and thinking of others, I thought we could look at gratitude and what it really means. It’s so much more than writing down a list of things, people, experiences that we’re thankful for. Although, that’s a great start. We live in an age (that we’ve created ourselves) that focuses on lack. We’re always striving for more; to achieve more and; have more. We’re conditioned to be striving for the next thing and for instant gratification. Rarely do we stop to take a breath and appreciate everything and we seem to have shifted to a focus of lack. As you know, I’m a huge advocate of the power of positive thought and working with universal energy and the law of attraction. Each of our thoughts creates a feeling and each feeling has a vibrational frequency to it. Those vibrational frequencies attract more of the same. Scientists have actually measured these in hertz frequencies! I won’t go further into it here, but if it’s of interest, you can find out more at https://www. heartmath.com/science/ When you focus on what you haven’t got, guess what? You attract more of the same, creating more lack. Yes, that makes my head hurt sometimes too! So, how do you change your focus from one of lack to one of abundance, even if you’re current reality is not as you’d like it to be.
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Revitalise Your Life
By Jenny Thomas, TEDx Speaker, Confidence & Career Coach at Revitalise Coaching
Welcome to December’s column helping you to revitalise your life! This is where the power of gratitude comes into play. Start small if it helps, being grateful for a roof over your head; food in the cupboards; family; a crisp, sunny morning; a good night’s sleep. When we engage with the feeling of gratitude our thoughts change into more positive ones and as the way we feel starts to improve our energy shifts. Then we can start to attract more of the good stuff and we find it easier to dismiss the negative and lacking thoughts that come up. Remember when you wanted what you have now? It’s such an effective way to bring us into the here and now and recognise all the amazing people and experiences in our lives.
theme, I also wanted to share with you that I qualified as a Certified Angel Guide in September. Yes, I have a certificate and everything! Seriously though, it’s an energetic practice I have wholeheartedly embraced and have now brought into my coaching practice for those that find it helpful. A 1 hour session involves me guiding you through a short energetic connecting meditation which allows angelic messages to be received for you. We then move on to a 3-card reading which can be for general guidance or you can look at something specific. I then blend in my coaching skills to help give deep insight into your reading and empower you to move forward in a way that suits you.
Please don’t misunderstand me, I know it’s not easy and I get it wrong a lot! I catch my thoughts wandering into that pattern of lack. It takes practice and I find writing down 5 things daily that I feel grateful for or lucky to have is a great help. Maybe put a journal on your Christmas wish list!
I’m offering these sessions at £40 for an hour – if you would like to book one for yourself or for a loved one for a beautiful Christmas gift, please email me on jenny@ revitalisecoaching.co.uk.
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Sparkle this Christmas from inside out!
Hello and welcome to my column about beauty, health and wellbeing
‘Tis the season for a spot of glitter! I actually love a bit of sparkle all the year round – my favourite flattie shoes are covered in shimmery diamonds. I love them! It’s Christmas party time so brighten up that LBD (little black dress) with a sparkly accessory or fabulous shoes. Top tip!! My favourite shoe website is www.shoeaholics.com – don’t get hooked! I buy most of my shoes from them – fab shoes at amazing prices! Start to think about booking your beauty/hair appointments early December. We do get booked up very quickly for all treatments including party nails. Treat yourself to a Shellac Gel polish for Christmas – it should last you for the whole holiday, including New Year! A great value manicure. Splash out on a full set of semipermanent lashes. They are fabulous for the party season and holidays. Find a therapist who does them regularly and you won’t be disappointed. I have mentioned fake tans here before. If it’s just your arms and legs that are being exposed, use an everyday tanning lotion for a gentle glow. So easy to use. Glitter has definitely been in fashion over the Summer too for the ultimate festival look and I am sure that will continue. A slash of sparkle across the cheekbone will always make you look more beautiful. Need some inspiration? Log onto Pinterest, there are lots of ideas on there. The place to buy glitter makeup is definitely Superdrug in Guildford! I spent a good half an hour in there in the Summer choosing my colours! Have fun with it!
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So what about feeling sparkly inside? The party season can be rough on our digestive systems with occasional over eating and drinking. The most important thing to remember is to stay hydrated, so drink lots of water. Recently, I started taking a course of live pro-biotics which is a drink that you take first thing every morning. It introduces good bacteria into the gut and helps it to perform digestion much more efficiently. This product is called Symprove and has been passionately researched and developed by Barry Smith who is based in The Sands, Farnham. www.symprove.com. It is helping many serious digestive problems, however, my interest is that a healthy gut promotes healthy skin. Also as a menopausal woman, with an aging digestive system, good digestion is key. There are definite links between menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and insomnia, and what you eat. If
you are suffering with digestive problems, please do have a look at the amazing reviews of this product. Lastly, my request for this Christmas is to support your local independent businesses like us. You are very important to us! You can find unique and personal gifts for your loved ones in the form of Gift Vouchers, costume jewellery, scarves, beautiful skincare and local handmade chocolate! I would like to thank you for reading my ramblings this year, and thank you so much to those of you who have visited me at the salon. Enjoy your sparkly festive season!
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MONDAY 8.30–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 10–12.15 U3A Line Dancing Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 10.30–11.45 Bumps and babies Coffee and chat for parents or mums-to-be. Just come along 10.30–11.45 Little Lambs For mothers/carers and children up to age 3 1.30–3.30 U3A Painting Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 7.45 Oasis A monthly support group for parents with children with special needs. Contact diana.parenting@gmail.com
2–4 U3A Health and Wellbeing Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk (monthly) 4–5 Rainbows Contact elvethamrainbows@hotmail.com 5.30–7.30 Brownies Contact ehbrownies@hotmail.co.uk 6–7.30 Vibe youth group (10–14yrs) Contact Yener: youth@churchontheheath.org.uk 7.30–9 Guides Contact elvethamguides@hotmail.co.uk THURSDAY 8.30–12 and 2.30–5.30 Coffee Bar All welcome 10–12 Ladies’ Group Contact Ruth 622846 2–3.30 U3A Ukulele Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 7.30–9 Gospel Choir Contact Sophie at cothgospel@gmail.com 7.30–9.30 NCT Antenatal Class Contact Tara 020 8752 2476 7.30–9.30 Positive Parenting Courses Contact Diana 679249
TUESDAY 8.30–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 10–11.30 U3A French Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 1.45–2.45 U3A Creative Writing Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 3.30–4.30 Youth Café An after-school café for young people 11+, term-time only. Just drop in or contact Yener: youth@churchontheheath.org.uk 7–8.30 Guides Contact eighthfleetguides@gmail.com
FRIDAY 8.30–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 9.30–12.30 Sing & Sign Helping baby to ‘talk’ through singing, music and signing. Contact Becky 01483 767372 singandsignfarnham@gmail.com 9.45–11.15 Noah’s Ark Parent and toddler group. Contact Office 400236 (term-time only) 5.30–7 Slimming World Contact Katarina 07977 407736
WEDNESDAY 8.30–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 9.30–10.15 Zumba Gold Latin dance moves, party atmosphere. For the active older adult generation. Contact Daphne 676517 10.30–12.30 CAMEO Coffee, cake and friendship, table tennis and board games, for over 55s. Contact Phil and Dee 691944 (first and last Wednesday of the month) 11.45–1.30 Hearing Champions NHS Hearing Aid Clinic for advice, re-tubing, battery issue (monthly, 2nd Wednesday). Contact Stephen 810852 12.30–1.30 Lunch All welcome, sign up in Church (monthly, 2nd Wednesday) 2–3 U3A Reading Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk (monthly, 1st Wednesday)
SATURDAY 7.30–9 Men’s Breakfast Contact Office 400236 (monthly, 2nd Saturday) 9–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 10–12 Pit Stop Social for Dads and Kids: bacon rolls and time out together (monthly, 1st Saturday) Contact Yener: youth@churchontheheath.org.uk
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SUNDAY 10–11.30 Morning Service All ages welcome. Includes crèche, junior church and youth group 6.30–7.30 Evening Service All welcome. Start the new week with a relaxed service of songs, prayers and teaching from the bible.
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Christmas at Church on the Heath Sunday 15th December: 4pm Christingle The perfect start to Christmas for the whole family. Make up your own Christingle with oranges, ribbons, sweets and candles as we remember what Jesus means to us. Saturday 21st December: 5pm Live Nativity in The Key Wonder at the first Christmas story with a real-life donkey and a welcoming stable. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Sunday 22nd December: 10am Family Worship All-age Communion service with Bishop Jo Bailey Wells. Sunday 22nd December: 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight Hear the Christmas story read by young and old and sing your favourite carols by candlelight.
Tuesday 24th December: 3pm Crib Service Our children’s nativity service is unmissable! Come dressed as Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, wise men or a stable animal. Tuesday 24th December: 11pm Midnight Communion Join us for carols at 10.15pm in the De Havilland Arms followed by Holy Communion in church. Wednesday 25th December: 8am Christmas Communion A short service of quiet reflection before the rush of Christmas Day. Wednesday 25th December: 10am Christmas Family Worship Come and celebrate the meaning of Christmas in a short family service (if you’ve already opened your presents, bring one along!).
“For this is how much God loved the world — he gave his one and only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life.” John 3:16, The Passion Translation
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Fitness Free Power Mon 9.30 - 10.30am Walking class
Departs from Oakley Andrea Bremner Park on Albany Road
Mindfulness Mindfulness Various TBC Training Course
Please contact Babs Babs Lehner-Platts isvarayoga@gmail.com for more information or 01252 676956
Tai Chi Jing Sung Tai Chi Wed 7 - 8pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, Gordon Hardless (Beginners Class) Bowenhurst Rd, Church Crookham
07721 881021 or andrea@andreabremner.co.uk
01252 628334 or ghardless@gmail.com
Jing Sung Tai Chi Tue 7.30 - 8.30pm Qigong Fleet Qigong Mon 1.15 - 2.15pm for Health and Wellbeing
St Philip and St James Gordon Hardless Church Hall, Kings Rd, Fleet
01252 628334 or ghardless@gmail.com
Our Lady Church Hall, Kevin Chapman Kings Road
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Fleet Qigong Mon for Health and Wellbeing
7.30 - 8.30pm
Church Crookham Kevin Chapman Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane
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Fleet Qigong Thu 6.30 - 7.30pm for Health and Wellbeing
Zebon Copse Kevin Chapman Community Centre
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Yoga Isvara Yoga - Baby, Pregnancy, Vinyasa Yoga
All Saints Junior School, Babs Lehner-Platts isvarayoga@gmail.com Fleet or 01252 676956
Weekdays 8 - 9.10pm
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• ENTERTAINMENT • E VENTS • COUR SES • ROOM HIR E • EVENTS IN DECEMBER
EVENTS IN JANUARY
2nd National Blood Service 4th Northsyde (Tickets on sale) Blood Donation Sessions 8th The Arts Society Hart 3rd Fleet Jazz Club (Tickets on sale) 11th T.Rextasy (Tickets on sale) 4th Fleet Townswomen’s Guild 13th Fleet Film 6th Annual Mainly Madness Christmas 14th National Blood Service Party (Tickets on sale) Blood Donation Sessions 7th Christmas Comedy (18+) (Tickets on sale) 12th-28th Aladdin (Tickets on sale) 15th Fleet & District U3A
17th Roller Disco 18th Stand Up for Saturday Comedy Club (Tickets on sale) 20th National Blood Service Blood Donation Sessions 25th Rule The World (Tickets on sale) 27th Fleet Film 31st 70s/80s Rewind: Disco, Soul & Funk Feat. Odyssey (Tickets on sale)
REGULAR TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
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Monday 09.30 13.30 14.00 16.00 17.00 17.30 18.00
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50+ Exercise Tots Dance Tots Dance Junior Ballet Mini Street Dance Boys Street Dance Boys Street Dance
Tuesday 09.50 10.45 11.15 13.00
Len Tyler Music School Tots Dance (with guardian) Tots Dance Baby Weighing Clinic
Saturday 09.30 Bodyline Aerobics 09.30 Len Tyler Music School 10.45 Tots Dance 11.15 Mini Street Dance 11.45 Street Dance 12.15 Junior Ballet
Wednesday 08.45 50+ Aerobics 09.50 Len Tyler Music School 13.30 Preschool Dance 14.00 Tots Dance 15.45 Len Tyler Music School 19.30 Rock Choir Thursday 09.30 Tots Dance (with guardian) 10.00 Tots Dance 10.00 Weight Watchers 10.30 Pre-school Dance 14.00 Len Tyler Music School 15.45 Len Tyler Music School 18.45 Rockfit 20.00 Ceroc Dancing 20.15 Yoga Friday 09.30 09.50 09.30 10.00 10.30 17.30
50+ Exercise Len Tyler Music School Tots Dancing (with mum) Tots Dance Preschool Dance Fleet Youth Theatre
For further details and booking information, please visit our website www.theharlington.co.uk, 01252 811009, 22 Fleet Life 2018 The |Harlington 236August Fleet Road Fleet GU51 4BY
Monday 09.15
Ancells Farm Community Pre School
14.00
Fleet & District U3A - Art Class
18.30 Pilates 19.30
Zumba with Michael Rejniak
20.30
Max Walsh – Yoga and Meditation Class
Tuesday 09.15
Ancells Farm Community Pre School
14.00
Chair Pilates
19.30
June White Academy of Dance and Drama
Wednesday 09.15
Ancells Farm Community Pre School
09.30
Body Blast by Fitness Training Solutions
18.30 Zumba 19.30
Totally Hooplass - Adult Hula Hoop Exercise
Thursday 09.15
Ancells Farm Community Pre School
14.00
Tea Dance
16.30
6th Fleet Beavers
18.00
6th Fleet Cubs
19.45
6th Fleet Scouts
Friday 09.15
Ancells Farm Community Pre School
09.30
Totally Hooplass - Adult Hula Hooping Course
16.30
6th Fleet Beavers
18.00
6th Fleet Cubs
19.45
6th Fleet Scouts
Saturday 09.00
June White Academy of Dance and Drama
For further information or to hire a room, go to www.theharlington.co.uk and look under “Ancells Farm” or call the Centre Supervisor on 07702 834701
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Local Groups For a free listing call us on 01252 711810 2nd Fleet Boys’ Brigade. We are part of a National & International uniformed organisation for boys from the age of 5 –18 years and meet at Fleet Methodist Church, Reading Road South, during term times. Tel: 01252 653038, Email: bb-2ndfleet@hotmail.co.uk www.boysbrigade.org.uk for more information. 2nd Fleet Girls’ Brigade is an international and interdenominational Christian organisation. We meet at Fleet Methodist Church on a Monday evening, and have fun playing games, making craft, and trips out. From year R to 18 we currently have spaces in all age groups. For more information email siangamble@ hotmail.co.uk Accessible Boating is a charity offering opportunities for disabled people or those with access difficulties to go boating on the Basingstoke canal from Colt Hill Wharf, Odiham. Contact us on 07934 926683 or visit www.accessibleboating.org.uk Air Cadets for boys and girls from 12-18 years old with a spirit of adventure and an interest in aviation. Contact Flt Lt Lynda Bradley 01252 515143 also www.2407aircadets.org/ Albert Social Club welcomes new members Club has Pool & snooker tables. TV on 10ft screen. Bingo on Mondays at 8.pm and poker on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Private function room for hire. Details go to www.albertsocialclub.com or contact secretary on 07876 568617. Aldershot Branch, British Model Soldier Society meets on the third Thursday of each month, except Dec., at 7.45pm at Willis Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham. Call 01252 621056 or e-mail t.b.wright@btinternet.com Aldershot Militaria Society We meet on the last Thursday of every month. New members welcome. We have speakers/ members giving talks on various subjects. We meet at Aldershot Military Museum, Queens Avenue GU11 2LG. Contact the chairman Colin Day on 01784 491695. All Saints Ladies Group meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in St Philip & St James Church Hall at 8pm for a speaker, games or quizzes. For more information contact us on 01252 627848. AMICA is a friendly 50+ social group for the Hants/Berks/Surrey border communities. We extend a warm welcome to single and unattached people interested in wide-ranging weekday and weekend events. Visit www.amica.club or contact Pauline on 01483 502331. Ancells Dance Club Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. New members always welcome, Tea Dance Thursdays 2 - 4pm, dance outings and holidays arranged. Contact Rosemary on 07803 047009.
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Clubs
Avondale Tennis Club. Situated behind Redfields Garden Centre, Church Crookham where we have 6 floodlit all weather courts and play social and league tennis all year round. Coaching available for all ages including Mini Tennis for children 3-10. Phone 01256 702340 for membership or see website www.avondaletennisclub.co.uk Basingstoke Canal Society act as guardians of the Basingstoke Canal and welcome new members to help with maintenance and improvements, crew the ‘John Pinkerton II’ trip boat and to participate in talks and other social events. Members receive a quarterly magazine and a bi-monthly bulletin. Contact Doreen Hornsey on 01252 623591 or visit www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk Bowenhurst Bridge Club. Friendly, social, duplicate Bridge Club meets Thusdays 9.45am – 12.45pm at Church of Our Lady, Kings Road. New members welcome. Contact Wendy Hylden, Secretary, 01252 711919. Bowling at Pyestock B.C. is fun, friendly and competitive. Located at Cody Sports & Social Club with a bar and function rooms. We welcome all ages and abilities to one of the friendliest clubs in the area. Contact Sec. Mick 01252 650916. Care Charity Brendoncare runs 4 weekly clubs for older people in Fleet providing fun, friendship, stimulating activities, speakers and trips. New members always welcome. Call 01962 852133 or visit brendoncare.org.uk Church Crookham Garden Society We are a friendly club for gardeners of all abilities. Two shows are held annually in the Spring & Summer including novice classes. Activities are organised throughout the year, including an annual guided RHS tour. Visit www.ccgsoc.org.uk Church Crookham WI, warmly welcomes visitors. A varied programme of speakers is organised. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2.15pm in the Memorial Hall Sandy Lane. Call 01252 672358.
Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society An award winning local musical theatre company, producing two productions each year at the Princes Hall in Aldershot. We rehearse at Velmead Junior School on Tuesdays & Thursdays and always welcome new members. www.cfaos.co.uk. Cody Sports and Social Club We are looking for new members and have a function/meeting room for hire. Well behaved dogs and children welcome. See www.codyssc.org.uk or contact Anna on 01252 543009. Cove Brass Friendly Brass Band in Cove, rehearsals on Tuesday evenings
from 7.30 at Cove Methodist Church. New players welcome. Free taster lessons for beginners of any age. Contact Chris on 07790 574790 or visit www. covebrass.co.uk Crondall Entertainers is a thriving dramatic group, with three productions per year (plays, revues & pantos). We rehearse in The Old Gym (behind Crondall Village Hall). See website www. crondall.com or tel 01252 616991.
Crondall Petanque Club A friendly club who play all year on a terrain at Bowenhurst Golf Club. New members are welcome – no experience necessary come along for a practice session (boules provided). Call Brian Armes on 01252 650994 or visit www.crondallpetanque. org.uk Crookham Street Social Club welcomes new members. Friendly Atmosphere, Snooker Room and Pool Table, Main Hall and Function Rooms available for hire. For further information contact Maureen Beagly 01252 664371. Crookham Village Duplicate Bridge Club is a small friendly club and would welcome new members. We meet every Monday and Friday evenings at the Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot Road, Church Crookham. Contact Chris Harnett on 01252 546342. Crookham Village WI. A small friendly group, meeting on 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.45pm in WI Hall. Speakers, outings, social events, fun and friendship. Call Secretary, 012152 625259. Dogmersfield Cricket Club are looking to recruit players for our senior Saturday/Sunday teams as well as all our Colts teams. A friendly club set in a picturesque village setting. Contact Jeremy 07850 279113 (Adults). Steve 07966310772 (Colts). Elvetham Community Choir We are a friendly, non-auditioned choir which meets on Tuesdays, 7.45pm, at the Key Centre on Elvetham Heath. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, musicals and light classics. Call Richard 01252 642259. www.elvethamcommunitychoir.co.uk Farnborough Bowling Club warmly welcomes new members. Coaching available. For details visit our website www.farnboroughbowls.co.uk, email coach@farnboroughbowls.co.uk or tel Michael Andrews 01252 811281. Farnborough District Motor Club organises and promotes local club-level sporting events for road-going and specialist cars. Get involved by being a Marshal, Volunteer, Officiate, Spectator or Competitor. Family friendly & accessible to everyone, you do not need to have car. www.FDMC.org.uk
and Societies Farnham Geological Society The Society holds meetings at The Maltings, Farnham every second Friday of the month at 8pm. Call to find out more contact our Membership Secretary Sally Pritchard on 02392 783465 or visit www.farnhamgeosoc.org.uk
Farnham Humanists meet for monthly Sunday evening talks and discussions on topics of general interest, and first Wednesday of each month for a pub drink and conversation. People from North East Hampshire are welcome. Visit www. farnham.humanist.org.uk/or email info@ farnham.humanist.org.uk Farnham Mixed Social Touch Rugby Club. Ladies and Gents aged 18 - 60+. Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm at Farnham Rugby Club, Monkton Lane, Farnham, GU9 9ND. No experience necessary, a great way to have fun, make new friends and keep fit. Contact: David Jeffs 01252 684858 or facebook. Farnham U13 Ladies Rugby Club meets 6-7pm on Tuesdays at FRUFC, Monkton Lane, Farnham, GU9 9ND. For further details contact David Jeffs on 07786 226396 or david.jeffs1@ntlworld. com.uk. You could also visit www. Pitchero.com/clubs/Farnham, FRUFC U15 and seniors ladies rugby also available. Fleet Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Come along on the second Thursday of the month? We meet at 2.45pm in the Catholic Church Hall, 32 Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3ST and enjoy speakers, games, fun, friendship and regular outings. Email maureenvalentine@ freeola.com Fleet and District U3A is a voluntary organisation for retired people providing study groups, recreational and social activities varying from Art to Walking. For details, please access our website www.fleetu3a.org.uk or phone 0845 872 3623. Fleet & Crookham AC The friendly running and athletics club for all ages 8 - 80 years. Meet at the Club HQ, Peter Driver Sports field behind the Tweseldown Pub - 7pm Tuesday and Thursdays. Organisers of the Fleet 1/2m & 10km races. For more information visit www.fleetandcrookhamac.org.uk Fleet & Church Crookham Society We promote a community spirit in Fleet & Church Crookham and take an active interest in issues that affect residents. New members welcome. www.fccs.org.uk Fleet & Crookham Local History Group We provide a focus for those with an interest in the area in and around Fleet by researching, recording and preserving its history. Monthly presentations and visits are arranged, held, usually, at United Reformed Church Hall, Kings
Road, Fleet. Contact: Pat Mackenzie, tel 01252617084, email patsystewart@ tiscali.co.uk, www.fclhg.hampshire.org.uk Fleet Art Society A society of 200 local artists, holding demonstrations and workshops for members’ advancement. An annual exhibition of their work supports Friends of Fleet Hospital, charity no.261384. www.fleetart.org.uk Secretary 01252 792542.
Fleet Choral Society meets every Tuesday, 8pm at All Saints Junior School, Lea Wood Road, Fleet, GU51 5AJ during term times. New members welcome. Contact details and further information see www.fleetchoralsociety.org Fleet & District Dog Training Society train at Crookham War Memorial Hall on Tuesdays (for Ringcraft, show ring) and Wednesdays (for Obedience). Contact the secretary on 01252 614846. Fleet and Ewshot Hockey Club is a family friendly club. We have 5 men’s and 5 ladies’ teams. Youth and junior teams and Mini’s (under 8’s & 10’s). Please go to fleethockey.comto see our training days, times and all other info. Or contact secretary@fleethockey.com Fleet & Farnborough Family History Group is a group of like-minded people interested in Family History part of the Hampshire Genealogical Society. Meetings are every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the United Reform Church hall in Kings Road, Fleet. Contact David Broomfield on 01344 761375 or fleetandfarnborough@hgs-online.org.uk. Fleet Choral Society meets every Tuesday, 8pm, at All Saints Junior School, Lea Wood Road, FLEET, GU51 5AJ, during term times. New members welcome. Contact details and further info see www.fleetchoralsociety.org Fleet Community Orienteering From 28th April to 14th July, Mondays 6-7 pm, various venues around Fleet. First 2 sessions at Oakley Park. For more information email Sue & Dawn at fleetorienteering@hotmail.com Fleet Cricket Club Calthorpe Park are seeking new members. Seniors: contact peterwtalbot1979@gmail.com. Juniors age 7-16: contact Andy Martin 07747 118696 or fleetcc@hotmail.co.uk. Or visit fleet.play-cricket.com. Winter nets are run from January. Large licensed bar also for hire. Fleet Cycling is friendly non-competitive cycling group which organises social cycle rides every Sunday, Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays for a range of abilities from beginner to experienced cyclist. We campaign to improve cycling infrastructure for all by working cooperatively with the town, district and county council. Contact Colin on 01252 677909 or see
www.fleetcycling.org.uk
Fleet Falcons Junior Badminton Club is a Junior Badminton Coaching Club for young people between the ages of 9 & 16. We hold sessions on Saturday & Sunday mornings at Hart Leisure Centre in Hitches Lane. Contact us on 01252 615637 or visit www.fleetfalcons.co.uk Fleet Film Society Join us to see the very best films from around the world and for a great social experience. Screenings on alternate Mondays throughout our season at The Harlington. www.fleetfilm.co.uk. Fleet Flower Club A friendly club meeting on 3rd Thursday of each month at the Crookham War Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane. We have a varied programme of events, please visit our website for more details www.fleetflowerclub.co.uk or contact 01252 852297. Fleet Folk Dance Club meets on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 8-10 pm at The Catholic Church Hall in King’s Road, Fleet. Contact: Secretary Fran Risius 01252 409175 or MC John Hale 01252 621692. Fleet International Folk Dance Group Term-time Tuesday evenings at URC Hall, Kings Rd. Learn some dances from Europe and beyond (no partner required), led by a friendly, experienced teacher. Contact Elizabeth on 01252 616950. Fleet Jazz Club puts on monthly jazz performances from some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians on the third Tuesday of every month, in a “jazz club” environment at the Harlington in Fleet. The club has a very enthusiastic and growing membership and we are always very happy to see new people. For more information visit our website www.fleetjazz.org.uk Fleet Knitting Club at Room L1, Library Block, Court Moor School, Spring Woods, Fleet GU52 7RY. As we now meet in the School we cannot always meet on 1st Tuesday of the month, so readers should check our Blogspot for latest dates. www.fleetknittingclub.blogspot.com Fleet Language Circle Chat in French, German or Spanish. Free membership for native speakers. Phone Nick on 01252 676385 or visit www.fleetlanguagecircle. org.uk Fleet Lions Ordinary women and men helping the community in Fleet, raising funds & having fun! If you are interested in helping us then contact membership@ fleetlions.org.uk or see www.fleetlions. org.uk Fleet Morning Townswomen’s Guild Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) at The Harlington, Fleet from 10.30am to 1pm. Contact Pam Howard
Local Groups 01252 624745 / Anne Baker 01252 624271.
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Fleet Morris are looking for new dancers. We dance at festivals and pubs from April to July and practice in Yateley from October to April. Our dancers are female and we dance in the Cotswold style. Visit www.fleetmorris.org.uk or email fleetmorrisdancers@gmail.com or call 07856 153377. Fleet of Foot walking football club ladies’ section welcome more members. They play at Hart Leisure Centre on Thursday evening 7-8pm. Ladies of all ages are also welcome to the (mainly) mens’ sessions on Tuesday and Thursday 2-3pm. Please contact robglen37@yahoo. com for more details. Fleet Orchestra is a small friendly group meeting in Fleet on Wednesday evenings. We welcome new members, particularly strings players! Contact Anna Day on 01252 672190. Fleet Pond Society The active group for the protection and voluntary management of Fleet Pond Nature Reserve. Join our monthly tasks or just support our work for the Pond’s future through membership. Contact Jim Storey on chairman@ fleetpond.org.uk. www.fleetpond.org.uk Fleet Social Bowling Club We are a friendly, yet competitive club, for all ages. We welcome both beginners and experienced players, and can provide coaching to assist you, whatever your ability, to learn or improve your game. An added bonus is the membership of our fully licenced club, with many activities. Lawn Bowls season: April to September. www.fleetsocialbowlingclub.co.uk Contact 07917 798499 or fleetbowls@ virginmedia.com. Fleet Tennis League An easy way for men and women to play friendly, competitive singles. Players arrange their own matches at a mutually convenient time over 8 weeks and can use any court that suits them both. All standards welcome. Email info@localtennisleagues.com or call Sally or Nigel on 0750 328 1732 or visit www.localtennisleagues.com/fleet. Fleet Town Girls and Ladies FC is looking for new players. If you are aged 3 – 10 why not give it a try? Training continues through the summer and there are summer tournaments as well! Contact Gary Niblett on 01252 626291 gary.p.niblett@ntlworld. com for further details or visit www. fleettowngirlsandladiesfc.co.uk Fleet United Bowling Club Whether you are a beginner or an experienced bowler you will be welcomed at our friendly Bowls club where we can offer you bowls all year round, outdoor in the summer and shortmat inside our clubhouse during the winter, free coaching is available. fleetunitedbc@yahoo.co.uk or call 01252 621069. Frensham Pond Sailability For those with disabilities or long-term illnesses
who would enjoy sailing. We meet every Thursday and Saturday morning between April and October at Frensham Pond. Anyone interested please contact us at sailability@sailfrensham.org.uk. www.sailfrensham.org.uk
Friends of Ancells Farm We aim to work towards maintaining and improving the play parks on Ancells Farm for the benefit of the local community in partnership with the local Council. www.ancellsfarm.org.uk Friends of Basingbourne Park. Group of local residents working with Fleet Town Council to make the park and surrounding woodlands a better place for people to visit. New members always welcome. Contact info@ basingbournepark.org.uk or visit www.basingbournepark.org.uk Friends of Calthorpe Park A voluntary group made up of local residents and users of the park committed to the preservation and development of Calthorpe Park, in partnership with Fleet Town Council, for the benefit of the wider local community. www.calthorpepark.org.uk Friends of Oakley Park A notfor-profit community group run by a committee of volunteers and funded by members’ subscriptions, plus donations and grants. www.oakleypark.org.uk Fugelmere Ladies Probus Group A friendly group of semi-retired and retired ladies, who meet for lunch, followed by a Speaker, at Peppone’s Restaurant on the A287, on the third Monday of each month. Contact us on 01252 620471 Fugelmere Probus Club of Fleet is a friendly club for retired gentlemen. We meet for lunch, followed by a speaker, at The Lismoyne Hotel, Church Road, Fleet on the second Monday of each month. Contact our Secretary Simon Hackett on 01252 684346 or visit our website www. fugelmere.org.uk. Hants North East NCT Branch is the local support network for parents and parents to be in the Fleet area. Our events and activities are open to members and non-members. Visit our facebook page ‘Hants North East NCT Branch’ for details of all our events. www.nct.org.uk/ branches/hants-north-east Hart Bridge Club welcomes new members on Tuesdays, 7 - 10.30pm, Fleet Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road South, Fleet. Contact Andrew Lewis at 01252 629123. Hart Creative Stitches Our friendly group of embroiderers meets at 2pm on 2nd Friday of each month (excl. August) at Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney. Beginners and experts welcome. Contact Miriam Ward 01635 867927 or Pat Roome 01252 877965. Hart Decorative and Fine Arts Society Members meet monthly at The Harlington to enjoy illustrated lectures by guest speakers on subjects related to the
arts as well as having the opportunity to take part in guided visits to places of interest. Further information is available on our website: www.hartdfas.org.uk Hart Health Walks run six Hart health walks each week. These are aimed at people who would like to walk at a gentle pace in a safe and social setting and are open to all. For further details Contact Hart Voluntary Action on 01252 815652 or visit www.hartvolaction.org.uk Hart Herons (Disabled ) Swimming Club Meets every Sunday between 5 and 6.10pm at Hart Leisure Centre, Emerald Avenue, Fleet GU51 5EE. Friendly swimming club with exclusive use of the pool to provide a space for both individuals and families. Children have to be accompanied by an adult and those requiring additional assistance need to bring a carer, friend, or family member with them. All ages and disabilities welcome. Further information please email hartherons@gmail.com Hartley Wintney Good Friends Club Come and join us for a variety of activities, guest speakers, games and other entertainment. The Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8NY. Run by Brendoncare. 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month 2pm-4pm. Call 01962 857099 for further information. Hart Lions Club an all-ladies group who serve the community. If you are interested in joining us please contact us on 0845 833 7353 or through our website: www.hartlions.org.uk Hartley Wintney Dance Club Join us at a friendly social tea dance every Wednesday afternoon 2 - 4 pm at the Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney. Ballroom and Sequence dancing. Singles welcome. Contact Mick 01252 843385 or Eileen 01256 768035. Hart Road Runners - your local friendly running club, cater for runners of all abilities. Meet at Hart Leisure Centre, Hitches Lane, Fleet at 7.30pm on Tuesdays and 7.00pm on Thursdays. For more details go to: www.hartroadrunners.co.uk Hart Squash Club Now located at The Garrison Centre, Aldershot GU11 2LQ, and welcomes new members of all abilities. Contact Adrian 01252 615309. Hart Swimming Club, your local competitive swim club. New swimmers welcome from age 5–85. Trials held first Sunday of the month. For more information visit www.hartsc.org or email membership@hartsc.org Hart Voices Mixed-voice choir directed by Roy Rashbrook. Rehearsals every Wednesday: 8pm – 10pm at All Saints Church Hall, Church Road, Fleet. New members ALWAYS welcome. Find out more at www.hartvoices.org.uk Heath Hoops Netball Club Friendly and successful netball club; 3 squads playing competitively locally. Experienced players as well as returners to netball
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welcome. Please contact heath.hoops@ hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Heathuns WI a friendly, fun group of women who meet in The Key Centre, Elvetham Heath 3rd Weds of each month at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of speakers & activities. www.heathunswi. weebly.com , email heathunswi@gmail. com or call 01252 504292. Hook Eagle Morris Men We dance at major festivals, events and pubs from April to January and practice in Hook from October to April. No experience required. We guarantee a warm welcome and lots of fun. Visit www.hookeagle.org.uk or call John on 07900 886855. Hook Kurling Club A friendly club that can get quite competitive over a game indoor kurling! We always have a laugh so come and join us. Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NN. Run by Brendoncare. Every Tuesday, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Call 01962 857099 for further information. Jill’s Fundraising Journey (JFJ) Charity raising cancer awareness and fundraising to provide free holiday home respite. www.fb.com/jillsfundraisingjourney, www.jillfindraisingjourney.co.uk. Kindred Spirits Choir for anyone who has had treatment for Breast Cancer. Meets every Thursday, 7.30pm at Cove Methodist Church, GU14 0EL. New members welcome. Contact Lani 07530 849921 or email kindredspiritschoir@ gmail.com Log Cabin Quilters We are a friendly group of ladies who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in Hartley Wintney to make quilts, to natter and enjoy tea and cake. Contact Pepita on 01252 844337 or Brenda on 01252 660653. Morris Minor Owners Club The Surrey Hants Border Branch of the MMOC now meet @ Crookham Street Social Club, The Street, Crookham Village, GU51 5SJ. 8pm 1st Monday of the Month (NOT Bank Holidays). More info Tony 01252 629575 or shbbmmoc@btinternet.com Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group meet weekly during school term time from 9.45am - 11.15am every Friday at The Church on the Heath, suitable for under 4’s. North East Hants Miniatures Group Need inspiration or just purchased your first dolls house? Then join our small group in Church Crookham, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Anne Munday on 07974 422819 or anne.munday1@ ntlworld.com North East Hants RSPB Local group warmly welcomes new members. Come along to our monthly indoor meetings to enjoy our experts’ nature talks and friendly company. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/northeasthants for all details.
North Hampshire Organists’ Association A friendly association for people who enjoy playing and/or listening to pipe organ music, or maybe have a desire to learn to play. Contact the Secretary Gillian Lloyd on is 01483 570586.
North Warnborough & District Garden Club warmly welcomes new visitors. During the year a varied programme of speakers is organised and we meet every 4th Thursday of the month. For further details please telephone 01252 626524. Parkinson’s UK Have Parkinson’s? Need help and support? Try the local branch monthly meeting at Shawfield Centre, Ash. Also Seated Pilates classes at Ancells Farm, Fleet on Tuesday afternoons and Exercise classes at Badshot Lea on Friday mornings. Contact Lyn White on 01252 657027. Phoenix Probus Club is a friendly group open to retired couples and singletons who meet at North Hants Golf Club on the last Friday of the month at 12.00pm for 12.30pm for lunch followed by a speaker. Contact 07710 571310 or 01252 621164. Pinewood Badminton Club is a non-league, social badminton club for experienced players (not suitable for beginners). We play every Monday evening at Hart Leisure Centre from 7.30pm. Contact Matthew on 07974 000980. Railway Enthusiasts We welcome those who are actively modelling railways, wishing to know more about the subject or who have an interest in railways in general. We meet at 109 Horley Lane, Farnborough every Tuesday night from 7.30pm onward. www.rec-farnborough.org.uk Reiki Healing Group All welcome to come along to enjoy a relaxing Meditation, Healing and a chat over a cup of tea. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 2.15pm-4.15pm at Willis Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, GU52 8LD. For further details please contact Lynn Raeside on 07748 498024 or e-mail waterfall_therapies@yahoo.co.uk Rotary Club of Fleet Please visit www. fleetrotary.org.uk or email info@fleetrotary. org.uk to find out more about your local Rotary Club, where we meet, what we do and how we can help. Royal Voluntary Service organisation enriches the lives of older people. We deliver a package of services and support to help them live independently through the power of volunteers. Tel: 01264 317080 www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk Rushmoor Synchronised Swimming Club (British Champions 2013) welcomes girls aged between 7 and 12 to join our fabulous club. To find out more visit www.rssc.org.uk or email membership@ rssc.org.uk
Sea Cadets Farnham, Fleet & Aldershot For ages 10 – 18, we meet Mondays and Fridays at Sea Cadets, TS Swiftsure, Lower Weybourne Lane, Farnham, GU9 9LG. For more info see www.farnhamseacadets.org or email info@farnhamseacadets.org.
SeeAbility’s now offers day activities. Sessions available Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Baking, drama,pottery, woodworking, music therapy, crafts. Further details please telephone 01252 815256. Starburst Theatre is a local theatre company that welcomes members of all ages and performers from the age of 8 upwards. If you are interested in becoming a member of Starburst please go to our website for further details. www.starburst-foundation.org.uk. The Flower Pot Club (part of Hart Voluntary Action) can help anyone with a learning disability to actively engage in a broad range of gardening and growing related activities both indoors and out. It is fully supervised and supported by experienced and friendly staff on a weekly basis. Contact Amanda Conlon 01252 815652. The Pelly Concert Orchestra rehearses most Tuesday evenings from 8.00 to 10.00pm in the Community Hall at Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College), Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8SS. We would love to hear from any violin or viola players, grade 6 or above, French horn and tuba players of Grade 8 and above who may be interested in joining this local, friendly orchestra. Please email secretary@ pellyorchestra.co.uk or telephone 0345 269 4614 if you are interested. The Royal Voluntary Service for Retired People How about coming to our friendly Lunch Club on Mondays and/or Thursdays from 12-1.30 behind The Harlington. Call our office on 01252 628634 for details. Totally Hooplass - Hula Hoop Club Meets Weds Eves at Ancells Farm, 8.30pm. All welcome. Contact tel: 07818 412360. URC Mother and Toddler Group Kings Road, Fleet. Drop in sessions Tuesdays and Fridays 10.00 - 11.30am every week. Open during the school holidays for under 5’s. Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship meets at 2.15pm every week during termtime at Fleet Methodist Church. We enjoy a wide variety of guest speakers, games and quizzes, members’ own contributions and occasional celebrations usually involving food. Interested? Just drop in for a taster. All are welcome. Yateley Archers are looking for new members. We are located at Frogmore Leisure Centre, phone 07534 173153 www.yateleyarchers.org.uk
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Useful Miscellaneous BT Faultline Gas - Emergency NHS Direct NHS 111 Service
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Local Numbers CAB 01252 617922 Fleet Library & Learning Centre 01252 612709 EH Parish Council 01252 819204 Hart District Council 01252 622122 Hart Leisure Centre 01252 629974 Police Station 0845 0 45 45 45 (Non emergency number)
The Harlington
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Transport National Rail Enquiries StageCoach (bus)
0845 7484950 0870 6082608
Hospitals Spire Clare Park Fleet Com. Hospital Frimley Park Hosp.
01252 850216 01252 813800 01276 604604
Schools All Saints Junior School Calthorpe Park School EH Primary School Fleet Infant School Tavistock Infant School
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What's on in Let us know of any events you would like to publicise, listings are FREE for non-profit organisations 29 November – 1 December | Fleet Art Society Pop Up Shop 10am – 4pm at Hart Shopping Centre. Original signed artwork, prints and cards by members supporting Fleet Hospital.
13 December | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more.
6 December | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more.
14 December | Elvetham Heath Market Christmas Special in The Key, Elvetham Heath, 10am – 1.30pm. www.elvethamheath.org.uk
6 – 8 December | Christmas Tree Festival at St Philip & St James Church, Kings Road. Vote for your favourite Christmas Tree! Adults £2 Children 50p. Friday 4pm – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 1.30pm – 5.00pm. Carols around the trees and prize giving 5pm Sunday. Proceeds go to local Charities. www.parishoffleet.org.uk 7 December | Live Music at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. White Light are playing Covers 50s – present, 9pm – midnight. www.whitelightband.co.uk 12 – 28 December | Aladdin at The Harlington, Fleet. A pantomime filled with adventure, fun and a magic carpet, Aladdin is a truly fantastic treat for all the family! Family tickets £60 from www. theharlington.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01252 811009.
14 December | The Hart of Craft Artisan Market is a monthly market that delivers exceptional locally produced and handcrafted items, that coupled with a great, buzzing atmosphere make this a dynamic community event not to be missed! 10am – 5pm. Featuring many stalls each month, you will find a diverse mix of gifts, jewellery, food and beauty products. Our stallholders are friendly and knowledgeable people who are passionate about their merchandise. 14 December | Live Music at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. Hooky are playing a mix of Glam, Disco, Rock... and cheese, 9pm – midnight. www.wix.com/ hooky_disco_band/hooky 15 December | Carols in the Key, Elvetham Heath at 5pm. Please join us around the Christmas Tree to sing some traditional carols and
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Christmas songs in this free, family-friendly event. Back to its original format, song sheets will be provided and we will be accompanied by great local choir Shuffle Tunes. Please feel free to bring a torch or a safe lantern if you are able, and mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies will be available. 20 December | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more. 21 December | The Live Nativity presented by the Church on the Heath, 5pm at The Key Centre car park, GU51 1HA. 21 December | Live at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. Fabulous Funky Funks are playing Soul Funk / Disco, 9pm – midnight. www.lemonrock.com 27 December | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more. 31 December | Live Music at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. Forty45 are playing Funk / Soul Covers 50s – present, 9 – 11pm. www.lemonrock.com
competitive level. Please contact Simon Banham on 01252 694623/07899 968101 or email s.banham2@ntlworld.com.
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FREE Fleet bag of books: Is your child 18 and 30 months? Library &aged Learning Centre Visit Fleet library or the mobile library Regular on the Free Heath to pick up their Consider your New Year’s resolution to start Drop-in Activities No need to book free Bookstart + bag. Please bring your child‘s red health book. Children’s Story Time for Underrecord 5s something new and look at what learning is on offer at the library. Below is a selection of
– Every Monday from 2pm
Singing is Good for You – Every Tuesday afternoon 2.00 The Mobile library new courses. Visit the library or browse our – 3.00pm; sing popular songs from across many eras shop www.hants.gov.uk/shop more comes online to Elvetham Heath everyforSunday 10:00 13:00 Baby Bounce-and Rhyme Time for Under 2s information on what’s available. – Every Thursday • 9.45-10.10am • 10.30-10.55am bringing you the latest in books, CDs, DVD's, videos and much more 11.15-11.40am
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Children’s Story and Craft Time for Children 3-7 Years advance, a place visit: come and seesousto guarantee next Sunday outside the DeSaturday Havilland Arms – First of every month, 11.00-11.45am
www.hants.gov.uk/shop or call the booking line on 01252 612709.
Construction Club for Parents and Children (4+yrs)
it's your library! – Every Saturday 2.30 - 4.00pm Fleet Library & Learning Centre, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet Tel 01252 614213 fleet.library@hants.gov.uk English as a Second Language: www.hants.gov.uk/library
Thu 16th January – Thu 26th March 2020 • 10.00am – 12.00pm • Free Is English your second language? This free course will help you to learn to speak, read, write and listen to English in a range of everyday situations. This is a beginner’s course.
GU51 4BX. Located inside The Harlington. Call 01252 612709 for course bookings. All library enquiries call 0300 555 1387. www3.hants.gov.uk
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Senior Citizens Fitness for Wellbeing: Fri 17th January – Fri 14th Feb 2020 Miscellaneous • 9.35am – 10.35am • Free A senior citizens’ fitness class to promote0800 800 151 BT Faultline wellbeing involving seated and/or standing Advice 01252 617922 exercise toCitizens music incorporating simple movement routines.
Fleet Library
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Gymnastics Gas - Emergency 0800 111 999 (for children aged 5-8 Years): Mon 13th January – Mon 23rd March 2020 Harlington Centre 01252 811009 • 5.00pm – 6.00pm and 6.00pm – 7.00pm • £55.00 Hart District Council 01252 622122 Have fun whilst learning basic floor, vault, Hart Leisure Centre 01252 629974 balance and trampette skills, progressing on to harder moves also work on strength NHSand Direct 0845 46 47 and flexibility. Participants can work to Police Award Station 0845 0 45 45 45 achieve Proficiency scheme certificates and badges. Classes are held at Court (Non emergency number) Moor School.
Transport Fleet Buzz (bus)
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National Rail Enquiries 0845 7 Taxi
01252
Hospitals BUPA Clare Park
01252
Fleet Com. Hospital
01483
Frimley Park Hosp.
01276
Schools EH Primary School
01252
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your ehd Accounting Services David Stone Kirk Rice LLP
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Admin Services Starfish Admin Services
34
Antiques White Lion Antiques Centre
29
Bathrooms Stuarts Plumbing Services 34 Two Guys Kitchens & Bathrooms 23
11
Loft Conversions Loftplan Designs
2
Councils Elvetham Heath Parish Council 18
Marketing Lisa Christmas
37
Dance Schools Halliwell Dance Academy
Mindfulness Isvara Yoga
34
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34
29
Florist Flowers by Becky
27
21
Foot Care All About Feet
11
Gift Shops Salamandar Gifts Sugarplum
27 6
Handyman Tim Gillman
29
21
Care Providers Gracewell 15 Tulip 37 Christmas West Green Fruits
Computer Maintenance Problem PC
Fitness Power Walking
21
Car Servicing Fleet Service Centre
5
25 36
31
Car Repairs Axydent Ltd
Lighting Elstead Lighting Ltd
31
Blinds & Curtains Design Room
CafĂŠs White Lion Antiques Centre
28
Entertainment Princes Hall The Harlington
30
Building Services GDS Building & Construction Services
Coaching Revitalise Coaching
Decorators GDS Painting & Decorating Services
Beauty Treatments Queen Bee in the Woods
4
Christmas Gifts 217 Menswear 12 Asvanna Fairtrade 12 Salamandar 12/27 Serendipity 12 Sugarplum 6 Tackle Up 12
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Hospitals Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Independent Schools St. Nicholas’ School Yateley Manor Jewellers Riordan Jewellers Ltd
Oven Cleaning Ovenclean 11 Photography Baby Love Photography
45
Plumbing Stuarts Plumbing Services
34
Private Health Services Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital
24
Qigong Fleet Qigong
34
Restaurants White Lion Antiques Centre 29 Zaal 1 Schools Elvetham Heath Primary School 20 Solicitors Neale Turk LLP
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24
Tai Chi Jing Sung Tai Chi
34
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Travel Agents Hart Travel
14
13
Tree Services Cedardale 21 Tutoring Kumon 31 Water Softeners UK Water Softeners
29
11 34
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Carpet & Flooring RM Carpets Limited
Kitchens Dream Doors 9 Two Guys Kitchens & Bathrooms 23
16/17
Churches Church on the Heath
Leaflet Distribution Big Little Magazine Company 27
32/33
Letting Agents Honey Lettings
10
Will Writing Service Steadfast Wills and Estate Planning
Lifestyle Management Phone Joan
37
Yoga Isvara Yoga
Christmas Party Venues Frensham Heights
Cleaning Phone Joan Village Cleaning Services
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Christmas Party Nights at Frensham Heights
Celebrate in style in this majestic building which boasts a proud and marvellous heritage of hosting grand celebrations. Celebrations from 80 to 120 people with three course meals and a fully licensed bar. Theme nights with DJ’s and bands to presentation evening events. Please go to www.frensham.org/christmas-parties for more information and sample menus. December 2019 dates currently available midweek and weekends
St Nicholas’ School fleet • hampshire
An independent day school for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-16 Open Morning
• Small class sizes
Wednesday 5th February 2020 9.30am – 12.00pm
• A caring, family ethos • Purpose-built facilities
Saturday 7th March 2020 10.00am – 1.00pm
• Inspirational teachers
• Outstanding results • ‘Excellent’ ISI Inspection
• School buses run from Alton, Bentley, Basingstoke, Bramley, Chineham, Hook, Old Basing, Odiham, Hartley Wintney, Fleet, Farnham, Rowledge, Yateley, Camberley, Farnborough and Aldershot
Senior Entrance Exams Friday 10th January 2020 T. 01252 850121 | E. registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk @stnicholasschool |
@stnicholasfleet
www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk