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  • 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
  • Meon Valley Garden Club - Spring Show 25th March 2023

    Meon Valley Garden Club - Spring Show 25th March 2023

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

    Meon Valley Garden Club Spring Show 2023 Please come along to the Spring show which is to be held at Meon Hall, Pound Lane, Meonstoke Satu...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 23
  • Book Sale Saturday 4th March - Droxford Village Hall

    Book Sale Saturday 4th March - Droxford Village Hall

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

    We are back with the USED BOOK SALE on Saturday 4th March, 10am - 2pm at Droxford Village Hall. Held in collaboration with Wilfrid's ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 23
  • Droxford Beat Surgery - Thursday 2nd March 10.30-12.00

    Droxford Beat Surgery - Thursday 2nd March 10.30-12.00

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

    DROXFORD BEAT SURGERY PCSO Sarah McCulloch will be holding a beat surgery tomorrow (Thursday 2nd March 2023) at Wilfrid's Cafe in Droxf...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 23
  • FODC AGM - Monday 20th February

    FODC AGM - Monday 20th February

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

    Friends of Droxford Church: AGM followed by a talk Monday 20th February 2023 6.30pm in Droxford Church Agenda and reports are available o...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 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
  • Winchester City Council - Your Council News

    Winchester City Council - Your Council News

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

    RECYCLING YOUR CHRISTMAS WASTE Over the festive period, we know that you are likely to have more waste than usual, so here's some infor...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 3 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
  • WeCAN Network Event - 24th November

    WeCAN Network Event - 24th November

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

    Book your place now for the next WeCAN Network Event - all about Community Energy and also how local communities can support solar energy sc...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 15 Nov 22
  • Droxford Christmas Market - Saturday 19th November

    Droxford Christmas Market - Saturday 19th November

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

    Come and join us at the Droxford Christmas Market at the Village Hall Saturday 19th November, 10.30am - 3.00pm Admission free The Hall wi...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 22
  • Village Act of Remembrance - Sunday 13th November

    Village Act of Remembrance - Sunday 13th November

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

    A short service will be held in St Mary and All Saints Church at 3.45pm followed by the re-dedication of the relocated Second World War memo...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 22
  • Stay safe this winter with the 5Cs

    Stay safe this winter with the 5Cs

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

    We know you may be concerned about rising energy bills and the cost of living. We're here to help. Follow our safety tips to ensure you,...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 7 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
  • Statement from Acting Chief Constable Ben Snuggs and Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones on burglary attendance across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

    Statement from Acting Chief Constable Ben Snuggs and Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones on burglary attendance across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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

    Burglary is a devastating crime which can cause significant distress to victims. In the past, officers have physically been deployed when a ...

    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
  • Droxford Recreation Ground - Zipwire and Play Equipment Update

    Droxford Recreation Ground - Zipwire and Play Equipment Update

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

    The play equipment, including the zipwire, at the Recreation Ground undergoes regular monitoring throughout the year and an annual inspectio...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 27 Oct 22
  • Droxford Community Litter Pick

    Droxford Community Litter Pick

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

    Droxford Community Litter Pick Saturday 22nd October 10am – 12.30pm Meeting in The Square We are inviting volunteers to join in wit...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 17 Oct 22
  • Book sale raises £250 for Droxford Village Hall

    Book sale raises £250 for Droxford Village Hall

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

    Thank you to all those who supported the preloved book sale that was held in the Village Hall on Saturday 20th August, either by donating yo...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Oct 22
  • Helping the children and young people of Droxford

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

    Profit raised from this year’s Scarecrow Festival is to be used for the benefit of the children and youth in the village. We already ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 24 Sep 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
  • Upcoming Beat Surgeries Swanmore & Droxford

    Upcoming Beat Surgeries Swanmore & Droxford

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

    This is a reminder of upcoming Beat Surgeries that PCSO McCulloch will be holding: Saturday 24th September 10 – 12 Swanmore (Outside ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 22 Sep 22
  • Flick Drummond - Community Forum Q&A Event

    Flick Drummond - Community Forum Q&A Event

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

    Flick Drummond, member of parliament for the Meon Valley, is holding a Community Forum at Hambledon Village Hall, 13 West Street, Hambledon,...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 20 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
  • Hare Coursing season has started, please be on the lookout in your community or areas where you may walk your dogs

    Hare Coursing season has started, please be on the lookout in your community or areas where you may walk your dogs

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

    What is hare coursing? Hare coursing sets two running dogs onto a brown hare. The dogs compete and are judged by how closely they can follo...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 20 Sep 22
  • 	 Livestock worrying and Keeping dogs and horses safe around each other

    Livestock worrying and Keeping dogs and horses safe around each other

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

    Livestock worrying Livestock worrying is when a dog attacks or chases livestock on agricultural land or is at large in a field with sheep, ...

    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
  • WeCAN Network Event

    WeCAN Network Event

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

    WeCAN Network Event Thursday 29 September from 7.00 - 8.30pm. The venue is in Winchester city centre, not far from the train station: St ...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 9 Aug 22
  • Hampshire Police Dog Watch Scheme

    Hampshire Police Dog Watch Scheme

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

    Welcome to the Hampshire Police Dog Watch Scheme. Thank you for signing up to the scheme and being our eyes, ears and paws in your local co...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 9 Aug 22
  • Neighbourhood Watch News - August 2022

    Neighbourhood Watch News - August 2022

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

    August 2022 edition of OUR NEWS is out now - click here to read more.

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 9 Aug 22
  • Operation Resilience - The Hangers, Bishops Waltham

    Operation Resilience - The Hangers, Bishops Waltham

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

    As part of the annual programme of works being undertaken by Operation Resilience, we will shortly be undertaking ‘Surface Dressing&rs...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 4 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
  • Healthwatch Hampshire Annual Report 21-22

    Healthwatch Hampshire Annual Report 21-22

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

    Healthwatch Hampshire is proud to publish and share with you our annual report for 2021-2022. You can read about our achievements over the y...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 22
  • Hampshire Water Transfer Consultation

    Hampshire Water Transfer Consultation

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

    A six-week public consultation on the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling project has now launched. A key component of the Water fo...

    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
  • Neighbourhood Watch

    Neighbourhood Watch

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

    Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launched Our research shows two thirds (67%) of people are worried about their home being bro...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 22
  • Droxford Cemetery's Final Boost!

    Droxford Cemetery's Final Boost!

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    DROXFORD CEMETERY'S FINAL BOOST! As we were unable to use the 21st November, the date is now Saturday,10th December. If you can spare a...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Dec 21
  • 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
  • Droxford Junior School

    Droxford Junior School

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

    Check out the Droxford Junior School tab under Schools - a truly delightful video to make us proud we have such a school in our village.

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 17 Dec 20
  • 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