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  • The Used Book Sale returns on Saturday 16th March

    The Used Book Sale returns on Saturday 16th March

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    USED BOOK SALE: SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 9.30AM – 3.00PM, DROXFORD VILLAGE HALL Free Entry to the Sale - and All Books 50p each We are d...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 24
  • DROXFORD PARISH COUNCIL - Vacancy for a Councillor

    DROXFORD PARISH COUNCIL - Vacancy for a Councillor

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    There is a vacancy on Droxford Parish Council, caused by the resignation of Cllr Mark Dennington. If you think this is a role that you coul...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 24
  • Councillor Vacancy - The Parish Council and Parish Councillor Role

    Councillor Vacancy - The Parish Council and Parish Councillor Role

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    The role of the Parish Council is to represent the interests of the whole community. It is a part of local government supporting the democr...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 24
  • District Councillor Surgery - Monday 29th January 2024 10.30am

    District Councillor Surgery - Monday 29th January 2024 10.30am

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Join District Councillors Malcolm Wallace and Danny Lee on Monday 29th January 10.30am - 12.30pm Come along to meet them and talk about any...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 22 Jan 24
  • JANUARY - Buy Nothing New Month with Keep Britain Tidy

    JANUARY - Buy Nothing New Month with Keep Britain Tidy

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Droxford Parish Council is supporting the Buy Nothing New Month campaign and encourages residents to make a New Year resolution to protect t...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 3 Jan 24
  • Planned Maintenance - W1114w - A32 Droxford Road, Wickham - Drainage Works - Advanced Notification

    Planned Maintenance - W1114w - A32 Droxford Road, Wickham - Drainage Works - Advanced Notification

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    As part of the annual Planned Maintenance programme, this is to let you know we will be undertaking drainage works on the A32 Droxford Road,...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 3 Jan 24
  • Children's Book Exchange - Friday 10th November Droxford Scout Hut

    Children's Book Exchange - Friday 10th November Droxford Scout Hut

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Children's Book Exchange - Drop into the Scout Hut on Friday after school pick up and see if there are any books you would like to take ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 23
  • DROXFORD - Best Small Village 2023

    DROXFORD - Best Small Village 2023

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    DROXFORD - BEST SMALL VILLAGE 2023 in HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT Droxford has been awarded Best Small Village 2023 and Runner Up in Best O...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 23
  • Upcoming Droxford Beat Surgery

    Upcoming Droxford Beat Surgery

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    PCSO Sarah McCulloch will be holding a Beat Surgery this coming Wednesday. Beat Surgery 10:30AM - 11:30AM, Wednesday 4th October 2023 ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Oct 23
  • Your Council News - September 2023

    Your Council News - September 2023

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    IT'S GREEN WEEK! EVENTS, OPEN FORUM & MORE Join us for our Carbon Neutral Open Forum and hear our ongoing plans for becoming greene...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 25 Sep 23
  • Droxford Toy Swap this Saturday 12pm - 4pm

    Droxford Toy Swap this Saturday 12pm - 4pm

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    A REMINDER ABOUT THE TOY SWAP ON SATURDAY EVERYONE WELCOME - DROXFORD VILLAGE HALL 12PM - 4PM REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE DONATIONS...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 23
  • Droxford Book Sales raise £1000 for the Village Hall

    Droxford Book Sales raise £1000 for the Village Hall

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Following the used book sale that was held at the beginning of August, I wanted to provide an update on what funds have been raised to date ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 23
  • Election Results 2023: Central Meon Valley Ward

    Election Results 2023: Central Meon Valley Ward

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Winchester City Council district and parish elections 2023. Following the local elections on Thursday 4 May, the political makeup of Winche...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 8 May 23
  • Parish Priority Statements

    Parish Priority Statements

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    South Downs National Park Authority is the Planning Authority for our Parish. They are currently updating the Local Development Plan in a p...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 25 Apr 23
  • Think WIDEN to prevent burglary

    Think WIDEN to prevent burglary

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Nearly two-thirds (65%)* of us are worried about our home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to halve ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 23
  • Time To Get Walking!

    Time To Get Walking!

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    With Spring on its way we start to think about getting out to walk in the beautiful English countryside again, but where to find new and int...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 23
  • The Blue Lamp Trust offers crime prevention advisory service to Hampshire's most vulnerable residents

    The Blue Lamp Trust offers crime prevention advisory service to Hampshire's most vulnerable residents

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from our partners, The Blue Lamp Trust, of which our Chief Constable Olivia Pinkne...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 23
  • Criminal damage and removal of signs in St. Mary and All Saints Church, Droxford

    Criminal damage and removal of signs in St. Mary and All Saints Church, Droxford

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Over the last year, Hampshire Constabulary has received several reports in relation to unknown persons who have caused damage or removed sig...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 23
  • Droxford's Climate Cafe

    Droxford's Climate Cafe

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Droxford Parish Council, in collaboration with Wilfrid's Cafe and Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis (WINACC), are holding a Climat...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 23
  • White Horse Inn - Asset of Community Value reinstated

    White Horse Inn - Asset of Community Value reinstated

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    9th November 2022 LOCALISM ACT 2011 SECTION 91 ASSETS OF COMMUNITY VALUE The White Horse Inn South Hill, Droxford, Southampton SO32 3PB ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 15 Nov 22
  • Winter is coming…your heating oil is valuable. Are you doing all you can to protect it?

    Winter is coming…your heating oil is valuable. Are you doing all you can to protect it?

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    The Environment Agency, Portsmouth Water and OFTEC are encouraging people in Hampshire and West Sussex villages to check and replace failing...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 1 Nov 22
  • The Blue Lamp Trust offers cyber-crime advisory service to Hampshire's most vulnerable residents

    The Blue Lamp Trust offers cyber-crime advisory service to Hampshire's most vulnerable residents

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from our partners, The Blue Lamp Trust, of which our Chief Constable Olivia Pinkne...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 1 Nov 22
  • ALERT: Energy Bill Scam texts

    ALERT: Energy Bill Scam texts

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Action Fraud has received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government. The texts state that the...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 1 Nov 22
  • Country Watch Officers team up multi-agency teams working to tackle Fly Tipping

    Country Watch Officers team up multi-agency teams working to tackle Fly Tipping

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    On Thursday 22nd September 2022 our Country Watch and Roads Policing Officers teamed up with the Environment Agency, HMRC and DVSA. They wo...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 23 Sep 22
  • ALERT: Energy rebate scam emails

    ALERT: Energy rebate scam emails

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 23 Sep 22
  • Don't watch street harassment in silence - ask 'Are you Okay?'

    Don't watch street harassment in silence - ask 'Are you Okay?'

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health a...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 20 Sep 22
  • National Minute of Silence

    National Minute of Silence

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    In line with a government proposed initiative for observation of the National Minute of Silence for Reflection at 8pm on Sunday 18th Septemb...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 17 Sep 22
  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Update

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Update

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    This is a round-up of news from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Pack a picnic - not a barbecue Disposable barb...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 12 Aug 22
  • The South Downs Rambler is back!

    The South Downs Rambler is back!

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    We are pleased to announce the return of the South Downs Rambler bus linking Winchester and Petersfield Stations, enabling passengers to enj...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 22
  • 20mph Speed Limits in Hampshire - Consultation

    20mph Speed Limits in Hampshire - Consultation

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Hampshire County Council is seeking the views of residents about 20 mph limits within Hampshire. The County Council is keen to hear from as...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 22
  • What3Words app for precise locations in emergencies

    What3Words app for precise locations in emergencies

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. Make sure you’re prepared by downloading the ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 22
  • Travel For All

    Travel For All

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Travel for All supports residents aged 65+ to make the most of the transport options available in their area, reducing the risk of social is...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 22
  • Parish Green

    Parish Green

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Droxford Parish Council will present its plans for the Parish Green at a consultation on Wednesday 8th December at 6pm in the Village Hall a...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 30 Nov 21
  • Village Parking Policy

    Village Parking Policy

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Rosie Hoile, Parish Clerk

    In response to a variety of comments regarding parking in the village, there is now a Parking Policy on the website. There is a separate sec...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 17 Jul 20