Citizen of the Year 2008 Neale Fray

Neale helps with lots of projects in the village.  Neale’s post as Editor of the Parish Magazine takes up many, many hours.  Last year trusteeship of the Community Association was added to the extensive list of local roles which includes bell ringing for St Nicholas Church. Without Neale the Christmas lights and tree for The Square would not have happened.

Thank you Neale your award is truly deserved.

Young Citizen of the Year - Ryan Cottle

Ryan is a dedicated and reliable member of the Youth Club, always ready to lend a helping hand which is very much appreciated by the Leaders.

Eileen has recently retired as secretary to The Thursday Club, a position she had held for 32 years.  The Thursday Club provides an important contact for the village’s over 60s and runs regular meetings and outings.  Eileen with her PA experience ensured the smooth running of the Club and has left a list of duties which now take four people to carry out.

David has brought the Community Centre back into profit and can be found behind almost all village initiatives.  Sue is Chair of Governors for Wickham Primary School and a long standing parish councillor.  Sue too is involved in many community activities.  David and Sue were active in setting up WASPS – Wickham After School Project, and are always involved in moving forward local projects especially those for young people.

Frank and Carol regularly contribute to village life and support charities either by holding events or through contributions.  Greens is often a venue for community meetings and Carol leads many initiatives to benefit local traders.

Good Neighbour Award - Joan Bramley

Joan was a founder and committee member of the Meon Park Social Club in the 1950s helping to organise large bonfire and firework displays, annual dinner dances and Christmas parties for children.  Joan has a great interest in St Nicholas Church and runs stalls for the fete, arranges flowers and also worked in the Church charity shop raising thousands of pounds to build the Church Room.  Until last year Joan helped deliver Meals on Wheels and as a dedicated member of the British Legion she continues to sell poppies and read the roll of honour on Remembrance Sunday.

Gerald and Carol were born in Wickham and have lived in the village all their lives. The couple were key players in fund raising for the new community centre in Wickham.  For many years they have organised country and western dances and raised hundreds of pounds for the community centre and local charities. Gerald served on the Scout Committee, Wickham Social Club and Wickham Bowls Club and both are always ready to lend a helping hand to local people in need.

This year a special award was made to Jean Bell, who has served her customers at Jean’s Hairdressers for 48½ years, willingly opening her shop at 6.30am for early appointments when needed.  Jean was dedicated to her clients and business and is greatly missed as she sadly had to give up the tenancy of her shop earlier than expected

Find out what the policing priorities are for Wickham and

Meet the Meon Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team

Walks for Health (and Fun!)

The Parish Council and Wickham Community Association are developing some guided walks within the Parish.  We have some funding to develop a programme of walks but need some volunteer walk leaders.

Interested? Please contact the Parish Council or Community Centre

Useful links

Check out .....

Footpaths in Wickham

Latest on recycling in Hampshire

Tried this?

http://www.freecycle.org/

Shared equity affordable Hampshire Homes

Planning Information

Copies of current planning applications are held locally no need to visit Winchester.  Contact the Clerk to arrange viewing.

Plans are also available online at www.winchester.gov.uk

use the public access portal.

Wanted...photos....wanted... photos.....

Do you have any photos of Wickham places or people you would be willing to share for a new Making History section on our website?

Visiting Winchester?

Why ever not! Check out..

Art Exhibitions

Museums

Make the most of the Park and Ride, the buses are great!

Family History

The Parish Council receives lots of requests for help with family history searches.

We don't keep records locally but plenty of advice can be found at Hampshire Record Office

Another useful website is the BBC guide to family history

Hampshire Car Share Scheme

Could you cut congestion by sharing a lift to work?

Check out the Hants Car Share Scheme website

South East Plan

This is a document that sets out how to make the best use of space and resources in the region so that it continues to be economically successful and an attractive place to live. It covers the next 20 years.

Find out the latest news on progress

www.push.gov.uk

Minibus available for community use, it needs a qualified driver (MiDAS training available)  and is for communities to develop their own services to address their local needs.

The minibus is kept at Swanmore,

Interested? Tel 01962 852602

See Wickham from the sky with 'Live Local'

where it says: Enter city, address or landmark type: Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire

Use the navigation tool to see maps, aerial and birds eye views.

Free confidential advice on any subject.

The Library, Bank Street, Bishops Waltham and Wickham Community Centre

www.bishopswalthamcab.org.uk

Parish Plan 2004

There are plans to review the Parish Plan during 2007, if you would like to assist please contact the Parish Council

Progress report 2006