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This Month...

Home Improvement Special • Fast Fashion Fleet Road Pedestrianisation – is it a good thing?

Open Morning – Saturday 3rd October

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An independent day school for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-16 • Portable handwashing basins throughout the school

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Contents...

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Competitions 14

30 | Where’s Charlie?

Win £25 voucher from this local business

Features

30 | Where’s Charlie?

September Reveal

6 | Fleet Road Pedestrianisation

Special Offers

18 | Better Photography with Kim

8 | Roofing Solutions 20% off*

20 | Revitalise Your Life

19 | Oven Clean Halloween offer 39 | Watson Thomas FREE initial consultation*

– is it a good thing?

October 2020 Home Improvement Special 14 | Beautiful Loft Rooms Designed by Experts, Installed by Craftsmen...

Every Month 4 | Editor’s Note

22 | Simple Ways to Relieve Anxiety and Stress

26 | Community Notice Board

23 | Money Matters: FHL During COVID

29 | Useful Numbers

24 | Fast Fashion 27 | Condensation & Mould 31 | Wills by Video Conference – A new Era?

28 | Talk from Town Council 32 | The Harlington News 34 | Local Groups, Clubs & Societies 38 | Index of Advertisers

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Hello...

Copy deadline for November issue: 2nd October 2020

...and welcome to our October issue!

In that spirit we have gathered local trades people for our annual Home Improvement Special and I hope you feel inspired to ‘hyggefy’ your home.

This time of year, when the days are getting cooler and the nights are drawing in, I always feel the need for some hygge in my life. If you are not familiar with the Danish concept pronounced HUE-GUH: there is no word for it in English but it means ‘a feeling of cosy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life’. Not sure if it’s my age but celebrating moments like making a cup of tea and enjoying a homemade cake or biscuit with it, lighting candles, snuggling under a cosy blanket or sharing a meal with friends and family certainly adds to my happiness in life.

On another note, there is one topic here in Fleet that has been debated hotter than any other in the past few months – the Fleet Road pedestrianisation. Personally, I grew up with pedestrianised town centres in Germany and welcome this community enhancing approach.

Whatever your opinion on the matter I hope you will read our article on page 6 with interest.

Have a great month!

Alexandra

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Fleet Road pedestrianisation

- is it a good thing?

In August, part of Fleet Road was pedestrianised by Hart District Council as a trial project to enable social distancing and support the economic recovery of the town.

The scheme has created much comment on social media, with many people, particularly residents on nearby roads, expressing concerns about diverted traffic as well as the unsightly barriers that have been used. However, people have also spoken out in favour of the scheme, with people enjoying the space and events that have been organised by Fleet Town Council and Fleet BID. The council have also shared plans for landscaping and parklets, decking and seating areas in parking bays, allowing people to relax and enjoy the space.

This is a hot topic, not just in Fleet, but in many towns up and down the country as local councils and businesses try to redefine the

high street to adapt to the postCOVID world.

for years and life post-COVID

In Europe, pedestrianisation is common and this has created a lively café culture and family-friendly spaces. There are often buskers, street artists and entertainers which create a fun and lively feel to cities and towns. Even in northern Europe, where the temperature dips in the winter, there is year-round outdoor seating, with blankets and outdoor heaters keeping people warm. People meet up with friends, stay longer and spend money in the shops.

time to remove the scheme and

High streets have been in decline

stay and shop.

may never be the same. Is this the hope that traffic passing through will generate more visitors to the town? Or eight years after the Government published their report, Reimagining Urban Spaces to Help Revitalise our High Streets, after the Portas review and three Grimsey reviews is this the time to be bold, learn from schemes that work across the country and across Europe and create a town centre that is a true community space and a place that people want to visit,

“ Shared and public spaces are vital ingredients of town centres and high streets.

These spaces are what knit a place together, and are often under-used, becoming simple thoroughfares. Creative thinking is needed so these spaces can become the focal point for the social interaction that is the epitome of the high street experience – an area that is enjoyed by all members of the local community.”

UK Government Report, Reimagining Urban Spaces to Help Revitalise our High Streets, 2012

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For most of us this has involved temporary, make-shift solutions but since it now looks like this way of living could be the new norm, we are turning our attention to upgrading, improving and utilising every inch of the space we have. Perhaps you’ve noticed all those little jobs which need doing that you would otherwise have overlooked or you’ve started an ambitious project and need help completing it. Maybe you need to revamp the outside space you now cherish or you want to plan some bigger renovations to reduce the feeling of confinement. Whatever home improvements you want to make there’s a local expert on your doorstep and you’ll find a variety of trades for jobs big and small in this section.

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Better Photography Hi, I’m Kim from Kim Byrne Photography and welcome to this series of Better Photography.

with Kim

Today almost everyone is

light 3000k; reasonably close

like getting down low. e.g.

interested in photography to

to domestic lighting, direct

shooting children from their

some level. Hopefully these few

sunlight 5200k, flash 5400k,

eye level will give you more

hints will help improve your

cloudy day 6000k and shade

engaging results.

photography skills.

8000k. Notice cooler light has a higher K number

a) Holding your camera properly

(Kelvin number).

will help reduce the risk of blurred images. Stand with

Note: these figures are

your feet slightly apart holding

only a guide and can

your camera in one hand,

fluctuate slightly.

cupping the lens in your other hand. Keep your arm next to your body as you support the lens in your hand. This will steady you and your camera. b) Keep the exposure triangle in mind – Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed. Aperture controls how wide the opening inside the lens is for light to pass through. The ISO is how much light the sensor needs, and the shutter speed is how long the

d) Use a tripod. Even small

tell a story. Have you seen ‘Vietnam Napalm’ or

you may want to consider

‘Migrant Mother’? Both are

using a tripod. If you’re lucky

well known images that tell a

enough to have a modern

story and are full of emotion

camera with body or lens

whether they are staged or

stabilisation, you may not

not is another debate, but

need a tripod until the shutter

they are both full of impact.

speed is very slow. e) Make a note of interesting

can have a dramatic impact

of interesting things or place

on the look of your images.

you see and return to them with your camera. If the light or the weather aren’t right or it’s too busy look for your shots, then come back another time. f) Change your position. It’s

colour balance of the light

easy to take all your

your shooting in, so it appears

photographs standing up

a neutral white. Incandescent

so try a different position

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Historic photographs that

or shooting moving subjects

you so you can make a note

will allow you to adjust the

that tell a person’s story.

that convey emotion and

you balance these three things

white balance setting. This

capture authentic images

using a slower shutter speed

have a little notebook with

edits then choose your own

be themselves, you will

are memorable are those

the sensor to the light. How

more control and reduce later

If you allow people to

in your images. So, if you’re

places to photograph. Always

white balance but if you want

to have smiling faces.

movements can cause blur

shutter remains open exposing

c) Cameras are often set to auto

g) Not all photographs have

Your images can be of everyday life they don’t have to change the world, but the emotions should be real.

October

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questions clients ask me is

Revitalise Your Life

‘how do I know I’m doing

By Jenny Thomas, TEDx Speaker & Coach at Revitalise Coaching

the right thing and on the

Welcome to October’s column helping you to revitalise your life!

One of the most frequent

right path?’

I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to always make the ‘right’ decision. But what is the right decision – right for who?

When I was trying to decide what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, at the grand old age of 36, I didn’t know where to start really.

I was in marketing, which I’d sort of fallen into after Uni really. I enjoyed it and loved the creative side of it. I also loved the sales side of it and negotiating a good deal – such a buzz! But the role got increasingly more process driven and the fun stuff I’d been holding onto started ebbing away.

Marketing was all I’d ever known though and it’s what my experience and skill set was in.

So I felt stuck – knowing that I wasn’t enjoying my job any more but at a complete loss as to what else I could do and get paid a decent salary.

I’ll be honest, it wasn’t an easy or straightforward journey to the decision I made 4 years later. But I want to share my experience with you here in case it resonates and helps you. I’ve a feeling there are a lot of people now considering career changes and moves, maybe even self-employment, and if that applies to you or someone you know – I hope this article helps you.

The first thing I want to make abundantly clear is that nothing

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has to be forever. Once I’d fully accepted that, it took the pressure off of making the ‘right’ decision.

I realised, I just needed to make the right decision, for now. On a quieter level, I also needed to make the right decision for me.

Not my family, not my friends, what society had shown me I should be doing, but the right decision for me.

I know, tough right?! Ultimately though, I was miserable and making everyone around me miserable. I had to break free of the mindset of the consequences of my actions on everyone else ahead of myself and my happiness.

And there it was, the question I’d been avoiding – ‘what made me happy?’ I had NO IDEA and that really scared me. I was so disconnected and so deeply institutionalised that I had lost all sense of myself and who I was.

Then came the next question, ‘what should I be doing & what’s my purpose?’ Profound stuff.

I’d honestly never asked myself that before.

I went back a step and looked at what I thought I might enjoy; what I might be good at; what would make me feel good about myself?

I wrote down everything that came to mind and then I started watching tonnes of personal development videos. I flooded my world with inspirational stories of others, books that challenged my views of the world, slowed my life right down and gave myself a chance to breathe. A chance to process how I was feeling and get to know myself again.

I decided I wanted to help people in some way and started researching courses I could take.

I found one that really resonated and went for it. Constantly reminding myself when the fear and self-doubt came up that I was doing the right thing for now; the right thing for me in that moment and; that nothing has to be forever.

Wishing you every happiness,

Jen www.revitalisecoaching.co.uk Jenny Thomas Intuitive Coach Tel: +44 (0)7725 795563 jenny@revitalisecoaching.co.uk

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Simple ways to relieve

anxiety and stress Hello and welcome to my column about beauty, health and wellbeing Having now been back in the salon for a couple of months since mid July, I am quite disturbed about the levels of anxiety and stress that I am hearing from clients and their families. The threat of contracting COVID19 has frightened many people, especially those classed as vulnerable.

I have also struggled during lockdown, having to deal with grief of losing my mum, and one of my beautiful pussycats, so I do know what it’s like to have dark days. I have never cried as much as I have this year!

So during lockdown, I decided to learn how to meditate, and found a course online. My main motivation for doing this was to use meditation techniques in a new treatment for the salon, but I found it really helped me to understand mindfulness, and different types of meditation, and calmed me down. Mindfulness and Transcendental meditation (TM) are all about being in the present moment, concentrating on your breathing, and just being, and not focussing on any other thoughts. It is proven that regular meditation can calm the mind and body, reduce stress and even blood pressure. Just find yourself a quiet space, focus on slowing down your breath and take yourself to your favourite space for 10 minutes. First thing in the morning is a good time for this.

Alternatively, if you find this difficult, there are local meditation

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groups you can join to help you practice.

Hot stone massage treatments give muscle manipulation and

My new treatment is called ‘Pure Heaven – Mind, Body & Soul’. It is an hour treatment which includes a visualisation meditation, to still the mind, a pressure point back massage, reflex foot massage, and reiki to finish. This treatment is designed to help anyone suffering from anxiety, and can be booked as a course of 6 treatments. £63.00 per hour treatment or £300.00 for 6 treatments.

thermotherapy which gives a

The focus does tend to change in the winter months to more relaxing and nurturing treatments. As I have a heated blanket and a duvet on the couch, no one is ever cold, however, treatments like massage with hot stones are amazing to give deep warmth and relaxation to muscles. They say a stroke on a muscle with a hot stone is the equivalent of 10 with your hand.

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Furnished holiday lettings (FHL) qualify for favourable tax treatment for income tax and capital gains tax purposes. The favourable treatment applies both where the property is owned and let by individuals or acquired via and let by a company.

All FHL’s owned by a particular person are treated as one furnished holiday business. If other buy to let properties are owned, then the FHL profit or loss is calculated separately to those.

Unlike the situation for other residential property that is let, capital allowances are available on plant and machinery used in the accommodation (hence there is no deduction for expenditure on replacing furniture).

The income that an individual receives from letting furnished holiday accommodation counts as ‘relevant UK earnings’ for pension purposes. This means that even if the individual is not UK-resident, he is entitled to tax relief on pension contributions.

The losses are treated as trading losses of a deemed trade and can be carried forward against future profits from the same deemed trade.

The principal requirements are that there must be ‘commercial letting’ of ‘furnished holiday accommodation’ in the UK or EEA. The former means that the property must be let on a commercial basis with a view to profit. Holiday accommodation is ‘furnished’ if the user is entitled to use of the furniture but satisfying the ‘holiday accommodation’ requirement is more difficult.

• The property must be available for commercial letting to the public for a minimum of 210 days in the tax year or accounting period (the ‘availability condition’) • The property must be commercially let as holiday accommodation for a minimum of 105 days in the tax year or accounting period (the ‘letting condition’); and • There must be no more than 155 days in the tax year or accounting period for which the same person occupies the property for more than 31 days (the ‘pattern of occupation condition’).

It is the second of these bullet points that you are referring to in your question.

There is an additional form of relief available to you for situations such as yours where • during a tax year (Year 1) the property meets the conditions to be regarded as qualifying holiday accommodation; and • although it is let during either the next tax year (Year 2) or the next two tax years (Years 2 and 3), it does not so qualify in that year

or those years only because it fails to meet the letting condition for that year or those years; but • you had a ‘genuine intention’ that the property would meet the letting condition in Year 2 or in both of Years 2 and 3 This is referred to by HMRC as a ‘period of grace election’.

I believe that given the current situation if your property met the conditions for an FHL in the last tax year, then an election can be made for this year and next.

Coronavirus (COVID 19) In response to the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the government announced two reliefs available to businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure business sectors. These are a business rates holiday and a cash grant of up to £25,000 per property. Properties eligible for the relief include those that are wholly or mainly used as self-catering accommodation.

If you would like to receive Money Matters electronically, simply email info@kirkrice.co.uk stating Money Matters Article in the subject heading and we will add you to our distribution list.

Michael Powell, Partner 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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Fast Fashion The fashion industry is one of the worst for our planet. There is already enough clothing in existence to clothe the next 6 generations and yet, each season, the fashion industry pumps out more and more lines which, if not sold, ultimately find themselves in landfill (£140m worth per year according to WRAP) or in the case of some of the larger brands, burned to ensure that the value of their branding is not decreased by it being seen to be sold in charity shops and the like.

If this is not enough to make you think twice about the amount and type of clothing that you purchase, let me take you through the process in terms of waste. Many of our clothes are made from synthetic fibres which rely on fossil fuels to create, will never disappear and can release 700,000 microfibres per wash!

Many of these will find their way out to sea.

However, what you might not know, is that cotton is one of the worst materials for the environment. It is incredibly water intensive – 13 years worth of drinking water for a human will make 1 pair of jeans. 6 years worth = a t-shirt! 1/6 of pesticides used globally are used on cotton fields.

The cotton is then heavily treated

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with chemicals, causing the local people and wildlife significant health problems as it is turned into a material. The material is then transported to the clothing manufacturers.

It is estimated that 1/3 of this material is then discarded on the cutting room floor (heading to landfill) before the garment is created and subsequently has to travel to wherever it is being sold.

Should the garment be returned, it is likely to head straight to landfill – even if it was simply the wrong size!

Many companies simply don’t have the technologies or man power to identify why something is being returned, to fix the problem/

repackage the item and return it to the shelves. Therefore it is more profitable to sell them cheaply to discounters (large footprint to fly them globally) or dump them.

What can we do? Well, firstly buy less. 1/3 of items in UK wardrobes have never been worn! Buy second hand where possible; we have amazing charity shops locally. If it must be new, buy quality, buy from sustainable companies and make it last; wash it only when it needs washing for example.

Cheap, throwaway clothes are often made unethically in sweat shops by people not being paid enough. I once read ‘Don’t question why it is expensive, question why it is cheap’. Thirdly, if you’ve finished with it, pass it on, upcycle it or use it for a different purpose if it is beyond use (painting sheets, cleaning rags) and even then there are textile bins which can recycle it.

By 2050 it is estimated that fashion will be the cause of 25% of our carbon footprint but if YOU chose to act differently, it doesn’t have to be.

Kate

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7th – 10 October | Asvanna Fairtrade at Hart Shopping Centre – Fairtrade craft, scarves and bamboo socks.

25 October | Ashworth Vets Charity Walk We have chosen the date, you choose the number of miles you walk.

Enter via our website https://www.ashworthvetgroup.co.uk/news

Fleet Library & Learning Centre The Hampshire Library Service continues to offer a range of online Learning in Libraries courses.

Why not browse the Hampshire Libraries’ shop at https://www.hants.gov.uk/shop/ home.php?cat=369 to find out what’s coming soon and how to book?

Have you seen the new library ‘Spydus Mobile’ App? Download it to your smart phone to search the library catalogue, issue books in the library from your phone, make reservations, and even search new arrivals. To find out more, visit https://www.hants.gov. uk/librariesandarchives/library/mobile-app

Fleet Library & Learning Centre, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet 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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LANDLORDS

by Lorraine Hutley

Condensation & Mould

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Mould occurs where there is excess moisture and this will either be from leaks or condensation. If you have a leak in your property this will need to be reported as the Landlord will be keen to have this fixed to prevent further damage. If the problem is due to condensation then this is the tenant’s responsibility and is often due to the way the property is being used.

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Excess humidity and condensation is generally caused by either washing or cooking.

Washing can include showering, bathing, washing and drying laundry. You will see this condensation forming on windows and walls that are cold relative to the temperature of the air. Fogging of windows and water on window sills is an obvious sign of poor ventilation and high humidity.

To prevent condensation, leading to mould, a few simple steps should be taken.

When bathing or showering the bathroom door should be kept shut and the extractor fan should be operating or the window opened. It is a good idea to leave the fan on or window open for some time after your bath or shower.

Ideally laundry should be dried using either a tumble dryer or outside on a washing line.

If you do need to dry washing inside and without a dryer place a drying rack in the bathroom, turn on the extractor fan if you have one and close the door.

Cooking will release a lot of moisture into the air. If you can, try and limit this condensation to the kitchen by shutting the door and cooking with the lids on pans. If you have an extractor this should be used and if not the window should be opened.

Ventilation It is important that air is allowed to move through your home. Most modern windows have air vents and these should be left open, windows can also be locked open with just a small gap. Opening windows and doors wide for just a few minutes will allow for an exchange of air. The warmth in your home will be held in the walls and furniture and the fresh air will quickly warm up.

Removal & Cleaning Where mould has formed it is important to clean and remove it as soon as possible as it releases spores and spread causing damage.

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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Local Numbers CAB 01252 617922 Fleet Library & Learning Centre 01252 612709 Fleet Town Council 01252 625246 Hart District Council 01252 622122 Hart Leisure Centre 01252 629974 Police Station 0845 0 45 45 45 (Non emergency number)

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Transport National Rail Enquiries StageCoach (bus)

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Hospitals Spire Clare Park Fleet Com. Hospital Frimley Park Hosp.

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Schools All Saints Junior School Calthorpe Park School Fleet Infant School Tavistock Infant School

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Where’s Charlie?

Welcome to our monthly competition and 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 like a company logo, interior colour scheme, art or photos on the wall or even a sample of the product the business sells.

This month’s business is located in Fleet Road!

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 services or products at the business you guessed correctly and valid until 31st Jan 2021. 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 either emailing your answer directly to alex@biglittlemagazineco.uk or via www.biglittlemagazineco.uk.

Closing date is 9 October 2020 when the winner will be notified and announced on our facebook page www.facebook.com/FleetLife. The winning business will be revealed in our November 2020 issue.

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The Ultimate Virtual Reality Gaming Experience SOCIAL DISTANCING COMPLIANT Single player and multi player virtual reality gaming and multi player virtual reality escape rooms. www.chimera-vr.com

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Children/Adult party options and Corporate/Education packages available to pre-book.

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Wills by Video Conference

- a New Era? The Government has announced that legislation is being introduced which will enable Wills to be validly witnessed by videoconference. In an area of law that remains unchanged since the Wills Act 1837 came into force, this is a significant development. The Wills Act 1837 requires a valid Will to be signed by the testator in the presence of two persons (who are not beneficiaries of the Will) who then also sign the Will in the presence of the testator.

Due to restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, people shielding or self-isolating have faced difficulties signing a new Will, because it involves being in the presence of two other persons. Options under the existing legislation have been for signing to take place whilst maintaining a social distance, allowing witnesses to watch the testator sign through a window, from an adjacent room through an open door, or in the garden/on a driveway.

The new legislation is intended to allow Wills to be witnessed by video conferencing, provided the witnesses have a clear line of sight of the testator signing the document

and they are aware that they are being asked to witness the signing of a Will. Although this might appear to be a simplification of the Will signing process, in practice it is likely to be more complex than a straightforward signing in the physical presence of witnesses.

The Government is not permitting the witnesses to sign a counterpart or copy of the Will. After the witnesses have watched the testator sign, the Will must be physically delivered to each witness, so that further video conferences can then take place as they sign the document.

The Government guidance suggests that this should be done “preferably within 24 hours,” which would require a courier who can collect the Will and deliver it to the witnesses or involve the risk of the original document being lost by other delivery methods. If the person making the Will dies before the witnesses receive the Will and join a video conference to also sign it, it would not be valid. This process requires multiple video conferences, clear and correct acknowledgements of the process being followed by all parties involved and the disclosure of the whole Will to each witness.

Regardless of the way in which the Will is signed, all other conditions for a valid Will remain. The person making the Will must have mental capacity, have knowledge of the contents of the Will and approve the terms. It therefore remains as important as ever that a professional has checked and recorded the instructions given by the person making the Will and has assessed

their capacity. It might also be advisable to change the Will itself, to state that the signing is to be witnessed by video conference.

This change to the law is anticipated to be temporary – if and when the legislation does come into force, it is only expected to apply until 31 January 2022. Best practice will remain for the person making the Will to sign the Will in the physical presence of the two witnesses.

Although signing by video conference might appear to provide a convenient way forward, extreme care will be required to ensure that all formalities for making a valid Will are met. Rather than being a new era in the way in which Wills are witnessed, this measure should be seen as offering emergency assistance in extreme cases where there is no alternative for putting in place a valid Will.

Neale Turk LLP has been providing local, friendly, expert legal advice for over 50 years. For advice on Wills, Estates and Court of Protection matters contact Charlotte Searle, a solicitor and fully qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).

Bridge House, 27-31 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 7QP Tel: 01252 811070 Fax: 01252 811133

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Local Groups For a free listing call us on 01252 711810 While we are still restricted by government guidelines with regards to social gatherings and activities, why not peruse the many local opportunities we have here in Fleet and try something new when you can?

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.

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Clubs

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.

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.

Brendoncare Clubs run 4 weekly clubs, including weekend and lunch clubs, for older people in Fleet. The clubs provide fun, friendship, activities, games, speakers, trips out and more. Call 01962 857099, email clubs@brendoncare.org.uk, or visit www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs 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 Cody Sports & Social Club at Pyestock.

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

and Societies 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 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.com 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

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Clubs and Societies

10.30am to 1pm. Contact Pam Howard 01252 624745 / Anne Baker 01252 624271.

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

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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 Jill 01256 353424 or Maureen 01256 711810.

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 Has your child reached ASA Level 5/6+ and interested in competitive swimming or are you a swimmer looking for some Masters’ coaching? Come join our team! Free Trials sessions available. Get in contact 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

Local Groups

Clubs and Societies

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

North Hampshire Organists’ Association A friendly association

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 Toddler Group Kings Road, Fleet.

Drop in session for under 5s. Fridays 10 11.15am. Join us at www.facebook.com/ urctoddlergroupfleet to find out more.

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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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Fleet Life Accounting Services

Fencing

David Stone

19

Kirk Rice LLP

23

Bathrooms & Bathrooms

11

Queen Bee in the Woods

20

Design Room

8

Hart Curtains and Blinds

12

Blinds & Shutters 10

Car Servicing Fleet Service Centre

29

16/17

Cleaning Phone Joan

Revitalise Coaching

12

Hotels The Elvetham

19

Frensham Heights

7

St. Nicholas’ School

2

Yateley Manor

25

Acorn Ironmongery Ltd

8

Dream Doors

9

10

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11

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Ovenclean

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Photography Baby Love Photography

33

Kim Byrne Photography

18

Church Lane Groundworks 12

Lisa Christmas

Shutters Signature Shutters

10

Hart Curtains and Blinds

12

Neale Turk

31

Cedardale 8 Vets

Honey Lettings

Loftplan Designs

8

Tree Services 10

Pondtail Fencing

Phone Joan

Roofing Solutions

Watson-Thomas 39

27

Ashworth Veterinary Group

4

Virtual Reality 21

Chimera 30 Windows & Conservatories

1, 14/15

Hart Windows & Glazing

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Zero Waste Shop

Marketing

Electricians

Oven Cleaning

Solicitors

Loft Conversions

Doors

5

Soft Furnishings 10

Lifestyle Management

Decorators

Edenbrook Village

Roofing

Letting Agents 28

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Councils

Keen Electrics

Handyman

Landscaping 20

Computer Maintenance

Acorn Ironmongery Ltd

21

Two Guys Kitchens 21

Coaching

Lady Decorator

Gifts & Clothing

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Carpets & Flooring

Dave Jull New Homes

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Independent Schools

Signature Shutters

Fleet Town Council

Foot Care

Stuart Hawkins

Blinds & Curtains

Problem PC

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Asvanna Fairtrade

Beauty Treatments

RM Carpets Limited

Music Lessons

Pondtail Fencing

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