Press Relesae from 14 May 2010
Hampshire County Council will be helping older people to keep in touch online through social networking, share photos, and catch up with their favourite TV and radio shows online, during Silver Surfer Week 2010.
These are some of the new skills on offer during the eighth annual Silver Surfers Week 17 and 21 May. During the week, the County Council holds a series of free, fun sessions around the county to help older people, less familiar with today's technology, to use the internet and pick up handy hints on making the most of going online.
The sessions will cover a range of areas from basic skills such as using email, surfing for news and local events, finding travel information, to more specialised sessions like using social networking such as Twitter and Facebook to keep in touch, sharing family photos on Flickr, shopping online, and researching your family history.
The sessions will be held in friendly, informal environments such as libraries, community centres and also schools, where pupils will also be able to share their web-surfing expertise and help to bridge the generational gap. All participants will be given a pack to take away as a reminder of what they have learnt, with ideas for trying out a range of things they can do online, such as planning a rail journey, booking a cinema trip, and finding out useful help and advice from the County Council about wellbeing issues.
Hampshire County Council IT Champion, Councillor Keith Evans, said: “Computers and the internet play a part in the lives of so many of us nowadays, whether its buying your weekly groceries, keeping in touch with family and friends, or learning new skills, but getting to grips with IT can be daunting for those who’ve never used it before.
“Through the range of sessions on offer during Silver Surfers Week, the benefits of this technology will be accessible to even more older people across Hampshire who will not only be able to learn lots of new skills, but also find out for themselves how the internet can make life easier and more enjoyable.”
To find out more about Silver Surfer Week or where your local session is being held visit:
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/silversurfers-events-2010 or telephone 0845 603 5638.
There’s also lots of help and support available through our Computer Skills for Life website http://www3.hants.gov.uk/computer-skills.htm which has been designed to make it easy to learn how to access the internet and find out many things to do online from keeping up with the news and finding out about Council services to using email and making free internet phone calls.
Once you have mastered those first few steps, you will also find other information and web links that will help you on your new online adventure.
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Notes for editors
2x photos attached
For the attention of broadcast media - 3 x audio interviews to be sent separately
1) Jane Danser speaking with Hampshire County Council IT Manager Arthur England
2) Jane Danser speaking with Silver Surfer John Gardiner
3) Jane Danser speaking with Silver Surfer Madge Mills
www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
Issued by: Suzie Southgate, Media Communications Manager (Policy and Resources) on 01962 847367
Saturday 15 May 2010
King Alfred, the iconic figure who made Winchester his ancient capital of England, will be the subject of a BBC 1 documentary to be shown on Monday 17
Press release from 14th May
What was so ‘great’ about King Alfred? BBC One programme explores Alfred the Great’s legacy
King Alfred, the iconic figure who made Winchester his ancient capital of England, will be the subject of a BBC One documentary to be shown on Monday 17th May at 7.30pm. BBC South’s King Alfred - the Great? is part of the BBC’s A History of the World series and gathers evidence about King Alfred’s reign to establish why he was accorded the epithet ‘the Great’.
Presenter Dr Lucy Worsley, Curator of the Royal Palaces, will discover the man behind the name, and bring the Anglo-Saxon world to life by looking at artefacts from the period, exploring Anglo Saxon battle strategy, medical knowledge, lifestyle, diet, cooking, dress, and education.
During the half-hour programme, viewers will embark on a journey of discovery, taking in the famous sites of Winchester, from his famous statue on Broadway, through the streets to Winchester Cathedral, and his final resting place at Hyde. The programme will feature interviews with curatorial experts from Winchester Museums.
Graham Scobie, Historic Information Officer at Winchester City Council, said: “Alfred inherited the throne during troubled times. With the Viking incursions, the Kingdom of Wessex was on the verge of collapse. The centers of learning and the arts had been destroyed. To rebuild his kingdom, he invited scholars and artisans to his court in Winchester. From this arose a renewed Wessex, the origins of the Kingdom of England. From the collections of the Winchester Museum Service we chose the Winchester Reliquary, a container holding the remains of a saint, to highlight this renewal and we are thrilled to see that it is featured in this BBC series.”
The programme also coincides with the Hyde900 festival, marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Hyde Abbey – King Alfred’s resting place. A series of year-long celebrations have been arranged throughout 2010 as part of Hyde900, visit www.hyde900.co.uk to find out more.
Today’s visitors to Winchester can still follow in the footsteps of the “The Great King” thanks to Winchester Tourism’s self-guided trail –The Winchester Walk: a Tour of King Alfred’s City. The life and times of King Alfred are also bought to life with regular guided tours provided by Winchester’s official Blue Badge Guides.
The city’s development under Alfred the Great as capital of Wessex and of the Anglo-Norman kingdom can also be traced by looking at Winchester City Museum’s display of extensive archaeological and local history collections.
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For more information about Winchester Museums visit www.winchester.gov.uk/museums or contact Sher Kent, Museums Services Manager on 01962 848 557, email: skent@winchester.gov.uk
For more information about Hyde900 see www.Hyde900.org.uk
For media enquiries please contact Rachel Gander, Tourism Marketing and Development Officer on 01962 848 556, email: rgander@winchester.gov.uk
What was so ‘great’ about King Alfred? BBC One programme explores Alfred the Great’s legacy
King Alfred, the iconic figure who made Winchester his ancient capital of England, will be the subject of a BBC One documentary to be shown on Monday 17th May at 7.30pm. BBC South’s King Alfred - the Great? is part of the BBC’s A History of the World series and gathers evidence about King Alfred’s reign to establish why he was accorded the epithet ‘the Great’.
Presenter Dr Lucy Worsley, Curator of the Royal Palaces, will discover the man behind the name, and bring the Anglo-Saxon world to life by looking at artefacts from the period, exploring Anglo Saxon battle strategy, medical knowledge, lifestyle, diet, cooking, dress, and education.
During the half-hour programme, viewers will embark on a journey of discovery, taking in the famous sites of Winchester, from his famous statue on Broadway, through the streets to Winchester Cathedral, and his final resting place at Hyde. The programme will feature interviews with curatorial experts from Winchester Museums.
Graham Scobie, Historic Information Officer at Winchester City Council, said: “Alfred inherited the throne during troubled times. With the Viking incursions, the Kingdom of Wessex was on the verge of collapse. The centers of learning and the arts had been destroyed. To rebuild his kingdom, he invited scholars and artisans to his court in Winchester. From this arose a renewed Wessex, the origins of the Kingdom of England. From the collections of the Winchester Museum Service we chose the Winchester Reliquary, a container holding the remains of a saint, to highlight this renewal and we are thrilled to see that it is featured in this BBC series.”
The programme also coincides with the Hyde900 festival, marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Hyde Abbey – King Alfred’s resting place. A series of year-long celebrations have been arranged throughout 2010 as part of Hyde900, visit www.hyde900.co.uk to find out more.
Today’s visitors to Winchester can still follow in the footsteps of the “The Great King” thanks to Winchester Tourism’s self-guided trail –The Winchester Walk: a Tour of King Alfred’s City. The life and times of King Alfred are also bought to life with regular guided tours provided by Winchester’s official Blue Badge Guides.
The city’s development under Alfred the Great as capital of Wessex and of the Anglo-Norman kingdom can also be traced by looking at Winchester City Museum’s display of extensive archaeological and local history collections.
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For more information about Winchester Museums visit www.winchester.gov.uk/museums or contact Sher Kent, Museums Services Manager on 01962 848 557, email: skent@winchester.gov.uk
For more information about Hyde900 see www.Hyde900.org.uk
For media enquiries please contact Rachel Gander, Tourism Marketing and Development Officer on 01962 848 556, email: rgander@winchester.gov.uk
Consultation on proposed restructure of Hampshire’s Library Service
Press release from 14 May 2010
Hampshire County Council is re-shaping the way it runs its Library Service and the staffing resource so that it can continue to provide a modern, high quality service for less money, in the face of increasing financial pressures put upon it.
Over the last seven years there has been a massive investment in the Library Service, including the creation of two Discovery Centres, with one more on the way, two new libraries , the refurbishment of 28 libraries, the addition of public internet terminals across the Service to offer free access to all, increase in opening hours along with improved services for housebound residents. But the imperative to meet the needs of a wider range of people and delivering a modern Library Service which needs to be financially sustainable during a time of ever increasing budget pressures, has forced the council to restructure the Service.
The context in which libraries are operating is changing fast particularly how people choose to use their libraries. The County Council is seeking to address this through its ambitions in the Vision and Strategy for the Library Service which has at its heart the need to continue the transformation of recent years which has seen a huge increase of online use, a 50% increase in the use of the council’s two Discovery Centres, Sunday opening and co-location with other community services.
The Library Service currently has a £18 million budget, two thirds of which is spent on staffing costs. If the Library Service was to continue without any changes the predicted overspend will be £1.3 million in this financial year alone.
This is phase one of a three phase restructure project over one year. Phase one will reduce the number of Managers, simplify the hierarchy and reducing headquarters and support services by 25 per cent. The next two phases will be looking at the provision of the County’s mobile library service and head quarters functions to make sure they are both running efficiently, effectively and within budget.
Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, Councillor Margaret Snaith – Tempia, Said: “In the face of tightening public finances and tougher times ahead with an unprecedented level of savings to be found, the County Council is continually looking for ways it can provide more for less, to find better ways of working and give good value for money.
“Libraries are not immune from these financial pressures and while innovation and partnership working can help us reduce costs, these alone are not enough to offset the pressures. Also, in previous years, we have had to revert to using the book fund to cover gaps which is not acceptable nor sustainable. A lot of work has gone on to reduce costs as much as we can through vacancy management and not replacing colleagues who have left or retired. But it has become inevitable that we need to reduce staffing costs.
“The introduction of new technology and adapting the way in which staff work to maximise efficiency through flexible working will mean that there will be no library closures or a reduction in opening hours.
“Staff that are going to be affected have already been notified and have been informed of what their next steps are.
“The Library Service has played an essential role in helping the County Council to meet some of its key priorities around supporting older people, inclusion and helping people reach their potential. Our aim is to continue to build on the solid foundations of a modern, excellent Library Service to make it responsive and sustainable and broaden its role and relevance in delivering what local communities want.”
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www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
Issued by Julie Gosling
Media Communications Officer (Culture, Communities, Recreation & Rural Affairs)
Tel: 01962 846006
Email: julie.gosling@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is re-shaping the way it runs its Library Service and the staffing resource so that it can continue to provide a modern, high quality service for less money, in the face of increasing financial pressures put upon it.
Over the last seven years there has been a massive investment in the Library Service, including the creation of two Discovery Centres, with one more on the way, two new libraries , the refurbishment of 28 libraries, the addition of public internet terminals across the Service to offer free access to all, increase in opening hours along with improved services for housebound residents. But the imperative to meet the needs of a wider range of people and delivering a modern Library Service which needs to be financially sustainable during a time of ever increasing budget pressures, has forced the council to restructure the Service.
The context in which libraries are operating is changing fast particularly how people choose to use their libraries. The County Council is seeking to address this through its ambitions in the Vision and Strategy for the Library Service which has at its heart the need to continue the transformation of recent years which has seen a huge increase of online use, a 50% increase in the use of the council’s two Discovery Centres, Sunday opening and co-location with other community services.
The Library Service currently has a £18 million budget, two thirds of which is spent on staffing costs. If the Library Service was to continue without any changes the predicted overspend will be £1.3 million in this financial year alone.
This is phase one of a three phase restructure project over one year. Phase one will reduce the number of Managers, simplify the hierarchy and reducing headquarters and support services by 25 per cent. The next two phases will be looking at the provision of the County’s mobile library service and head quarters functions to make sure they are both running efficiently, effectively and within budget.
Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, Councillor Margaret Snaith – Tempia, Said: “In the face of tightening public finances and tougher times ahead with an unprecedented level of savings to be found, the County Council is continually looking for ways it can provide more for less, to find better ways of working and give good value for money.
“Libraries are not immune from these financial pressures and while innovation and partnership working can help us reduce costs, these alone are not enough to offset the pressures. Also, in previous years, we have had to revert to using the book fund to cover gaps which is not acceptable nor sustainable. A lot of work has gone on to reduce costs as much as we can through vacancy management and not replacing colleagues who have left or retired. But it has become inevitable that we need to reduce staffing costs.
“The introduction of new technology and adapting the way in which staff work to maximise efficiency through flexible working will mean that there will be no library closures or a reduction in opening hours.
“Staff that are going to be affected have already been notified and have been informed of what their next steps are.
“The Library Service has played an essential role in helping the County Council to meet some of its key priorities around supporting older people, inclusion and helping people reach their potential. Our aim is to continue to build on the solid foundations of a modern, excellent Library Service to make it responsive and sustainable and broaden its role and relevance in delivering what local communities want.”
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www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
Issued by Julie Gosling
Media Communications Officer (Culture, Communities, Recreation & Rural Affairs)
Tel: 01962 846006
Email: julie.gosling@hants.gov.uk
Winchester crime and disorder incidents reduced during 2009-10
Press Release from 13 May 2010:
Annual crime figures for 2009-10 show that crime has fallen in Winchester by 4.6%.
The number of crimes reported to Winchester Police during 2009-10 was 6,639, compared with 6,961 the previous year. The crime figures also show a continuing year-on-year decrease, as there were 7,090 reported crimes during 2007-08.
There has also been a reduction in the number of reported anti-social behaviour incidents, which have fallen by 17.1% to a total of 2,065. This compares with 2,493 reported incidents during 2008-09.
The Winchester District commander, Chief Inspector Rachel Farrell, said: “This is good news. Our success has been due largely to the continued investment in neighbourhood policing and the partnership approach we have adopted to tackle the priorities. Our challenge is to do even better in future years. In Winchester, we work with partners to reduce crime and this involves listening to local concerns, working with other police colleagues, businesses, Parish Councils, and other public bodies to tackle local concerns and crime in general.”
Cllr John Cooper, the outgoing City Council Portfolio Holder for Communities and Safety, said: “I have enjoyed overseeing a strong partnership that has been dedicated to dealing effectively with local concerns. The past year has seen real progress on many fronts. A 13.2% reduction in criminal damage and 17.1% fall in anti-social behaviour can be attributed to the resources that the Community Safety Partnership has put in place. The launch of the alcohol brief intervention programme in Winchester Custody Suites has also helped to reduce alcohol related violence by 3.1%.”
He added: “The new administration in the Council has a rock solid foundation to make further progress in tackling the issues that blight people’s lives and I will work alongside my successor to make sure this happens”.
If you would like more details about your local neighbourhood team, how you can meet them, and how you can influence local priorities, please call 101. Alternatively, you can visit the Hampshire constabulary website at www.hampshire.police.uk or call into your local police station.
The Winchester Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is currently undertaking its annual review of Crime and Disorder, which is due to be published in the late summer 2010. More information can be found at www.wdsp.co.uk/communitysafety
If you have any questions regarding the Winchester CSP, please contact Sandra Tuddenham, the Community Safety Manager, on 01962 840 222.
Annual crime figures for 2009-10 show that crime has fallen in Winchester by 4.6%.
The number of crimes reported to Winchester Police during 2009-10 was 6,639, compared with 6,961 the previous year. The crime figures also show a continuing year-on-year decrease, as there were 7,090 reported crimes during 2007-08.
There has also been a reduction in the number of reported anti-social behaviour incidents, which have fallen by 17.1% to a total of 2,065. This compares with 2,493 reported incidents during 2008-09.
The Winchester District commander, Chief Inspector Rachel Farrell, said: “This is good news. Our success has been due largely to the continued investment in neighbourhood policing and the partnership approach we have adopted to tackle the priorities. Our challenge is to do even better in future years. In Winchester, we work with partners to reduce crime and this involves listening to local concerns, working with other police colleagues, businesses, Parish Councils, and other public bodies to tackle local concerns and crime in general.”
Cllr John Cooper, the outgoing City Council Portfolio Holder for Communities and Safety, said: “I have enjoyed overseeing a strong partnership that has been dedicated to dealing effectively with local concerns. The past year has seen real progress on many fronts. A 13.2% reduction in criminal damage and 17.1% fall in anti-social behaviour can be attributed to the resources that the Community Safety Partnership has put in place. The launch of the alcohol brief intervention programme in Winchester Custody Suites has also helped to reduce alcohol related violence by 3.1%.”
He added: “The new administration in the Council has a rock solid foundation to make further progress in tackling the issues that blight people’s lives and I will work alongside my successor to make sure this happens”.
If you would like more details about your local neighbourhood team, how you can meet them, and how you can influence local priorities, please call 101. Alternatively, you can visit the Hampshire constabulary website at www.hampshire.police.uk or call into your local police station.
The Winchester Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is currently undertaking its annual review of Crime and Disorder, which is due to be published in the late summer 2010. More information can be found at www.wdsp.co.uk/communitysafety
If you have any questions regarding the Winchester CSP, please contact Sandra Tuddenham, the Community Safety Manager, on 01962 840 222.
Police crack down on motorists committing traffic offences in Botley
Press Release from 13 May 2010:
Police in Botley are cracking down on motorists committing traffic offences following concerns raised by the parents and teachers of children at Botley Primary School.
There have been a number of incidents recently where motorists have been caught by the police speeding or driving through red lights outside of the school which is situated in the High Street.
A woman was found guilty in her absence at Lyndhurst Magistrates Court on Monday May 10 after she was caught driving through a red light by police at the location.
She received an £175 fine, was ordered to pay £265 court costs and received three points on her driving licence.
A further nine motorists are also being summonsed to attend court for driving offences in Botley High Street.
PC Kathy Cronnelly, a local Safer Neighbourhood Team officer, said: “Motorists are continually putting the lives of children at risk while they walk to and from school.
“Motorists are warned that we will continue to deal with offenders robustly and will be conducting future speed enforcement operations in this area.”
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989/13052010
Hazel Wills
023 8060 4730
Hazel Wills
Corporate Communications Officer
Western Operational Command Unit (6 OCU)
Hampshire Constabulary
Internal Tel: 671-199
External Tel: 023 8060 4730
hazel.wills@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Police in Botley are cracking down on motorists committing traffic offences following concerns raised by the parents and teachers of children at Botley Primary School.
There have been a number of incidents recently where motorists have been caught by the police speeding or driving through red lights outside of the school which is situated in the High Street.
A woman was found guilty in her absence at Lyndhurst Magistrates Court on Monday May 10 after she was caught driving through a red light by police at the location.
She received an £175 fine, was ordered to pay £265 court costs and received three points on her driving licence.
A further nine motorists are also being summonsed to attend court for driving offences in Botley High Street.
PC Kathy Cronnelly, a local Safer Neighbourhood Team officer, said: “Motorists are continually putting the lives of children at risk while they walk to and from school.
“Motorists are warned that we will continue to deal with offenders robustly and will be conducting future speed enforcement operations in this area.”
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989/13052010
Hazel Wills
023 8060 4730
Hazel Wills
Corporate Communications Officer
Western Operational Command Unit (6 OCU)
Hampshire Constabulary
Internal Tel: 671-199
External Tel: 023 8060 4730
hazel.wills@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Big Event! Stepping out to be ‘streets ahead’ for Walk to School Week 17 – 21 May!
Hampshire County Council Media release(12/05/2010)
Many children in Hampshire will be ‘streets ahead’ for National Walk to School Week (17 – 21 May), thanks to training provided by Hampshire County Council.
Over 360 schools and nearly 80,000 young people across Hampshire are set to take part in Walk to School Week and those that have benefitted from the County Council’s ‘Streets Ahead’ training will be well aware of the need to keep themselves safe on their walk to school and equipped with the skills to do so.
Designed specifically for six and seven year olds, Streets Ahead is a school based training scheme which teaches children essential road safety skills and the fundamental principles of the Green Cross Code. Part of the training involves taking children on to a designated route outside of the school where they practice how to cross the road safely and what to look and listen out for before they cross the road.
Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Councillor Mel Kendal, said: “National Walk to School Week is a great opportunity for those who would normally be driven to school to get a taste for walking instead. Our Streets Ahead scheme actively equips children with the knowledge to be able to get around on foot safely together with the understanding about why they need to take particular care when they are out walking and crossing the road.
“In 2008, 40% of all pedestrian casualties in Hampshire were between the ages of five and 19. We would like more schools to make it possible for children to undertake this practical training and help to reduce the number of accidents involving children thereby avoiding injury or death.”
Headteacher Mrs Claire Lowe, at Blackfield Primary and Fawley Infant Federated Schools believes that “all children and young people deserve a broad and balanced education that prepares them for life. Hampshire County Council’s Streets Ahead programme provides the basic skills that children need to help keep them safe and events such as Walk to School Week are a great way to showcase those skills.”
Miss Sarah Holland, Headteacher at North Farnborough Infants School added that “Walk to School Week is something that we have taken part in and endorsed for the last few years. By working with the Road Safety Team at Hampshire County Council, we have been able to provide the Streets Ahead programme to the Year 2 pupils at the school furthering their road safety awareness. We are very happy to be working in partnership with the Council for this year’s walk to school week and hope that it will be a great success.”
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MEDIA INVITATION
Reporters and photographers are invited to attend either of the following two schools between 8.30am and 9.15am - please notify Diana Leahy of your intention to attend - where, to mark the start of National Walk to School Week, a group of children will be undertaking part of their 'Streets Ahead' training.
Publicity opportunities to be held at either Blackfield Primary School, Hampton Lane, Blackfield,Southampton, SO45 1XA OR North Farnborough Infant School
Rectory Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8AJ
Notes for editors
Schools seeking further information about the Streets Ahead programme can call the Road Safety Team at Hampshire County Council on 01962 846100 or visit the website www.hants.gov.uk/roadsafety
www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
For media enquiries please contact:
Diana Leahy, Media Communications Officer (Environment)
Tel: 01962 847666
Email: diana.leahy@hants.gov.uk
Many children in Hampshire will be ‘streets ahead’ for National Walk to School Week (17 – 21 May), thanks to training provided by Hampshire County Council.
Over 360 schools and nearly 80,000 young people across Hampshire are set to take part in Walk to School Week and those that have benefitted from the County Council’s ‘Streets Ahead’ training will be well aware of the need to keep themselves safe on their walk to school and equipped with the skills to do so.
Designed specifically for six and seven year olds, Streets Ahead is a school based training scheme which teaches children essential road safety skills and the fundamental principles of the Green Cross Code. Part of the training involves taking children on to a designated route outside of the school where they practice how to cross the road safely and what to look and listen out for before they cross the road.
Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Councillor Mel Kendal, said: “National Walk to School Week is a great opportunity for those who would normally be driven to school to get a taste for walking instead. Our Streets Ahead scheme actively equips children with the knowledge to be able to get around on foot safely together with the understanding about why they need to take particular care when they are out walking and crossing the road.
“In 2008, 40% of all pedestrian casualties in Hampshire were between the ages of five and 19. We would like more schools to make it possible for children to undertake this practical training and help to reduce the number of accidents involving children thereby avoiding injury or death.”
Headteacher Mrs Claire Lowe, at Blackfield Primary and Fawley Infant Federated Schools believes that “all children and young people deserve a broad and balanced education that prepares them for life. Hampshire County Council’s Streets Ahead programme provides the basic skills that children need to help keep them safe and events such as Walk to School Week are a great way to showcase those skills.”
Miss Sarah Holland, Headteacher at North Farnborough Infants School added that “Walk to School Week is something that we have taken part in and endorsed for the last few years. By working with the Road Safety Team at Hampshire County Council, we have been able to provide the Streets Ahead programme to the Year 2 pupils at the school furthering their road safety awareness. We are very happy to be working in partnership with the Council for this year’s walk to school week and hope that it will be a great success.”
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MEDIA INVITATION
Reporters and photographers are invited to attend either of the following two schools between 8.30am and 9.15am - please notify Diana Leahy of your intention to attend - where, to mark the start of National Walk to School Week, a group of children will be undertaking part of their 'Streets Ahead' training.
Publicity opportunities to be held at either Blackfield Primary School, Hampton Lane, Blackfield,Southampton, SO45 1XA OR North Farnborough Infant School
Rectory Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8AJ
Notes for editors
Schools seeking further information about the Streets Ahead programme can call the Road Safety Team at Hampshire County Council on 01962 846100 or visit the website www.hants.gov.uk/roadsafety
www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
For media enquiries please contact:
Diana Leahy, Media Communications Officer (Environment)
Tel: 01962 847666
Email: diana.leahy@hants.gov.uk
150 foot tall chapel tower opening on Sunday 16 May
Hampshire County Council, Media Invite
The Chapel Tower at Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton, will be re-opened to the public on Sunday 16 May.
Media are invited to an exclusive preview on Friday 14 May between 2pm and 4pm. Contact Julie Gosling on 01962 846006 for more details.
After a major refurbishment and essential repair work carried out by Hampshire County Council, the 150 foot tall tower will be open for exclusive weekend guided tours. With 166 steps to the top, the tower is now the second highest public point to see panoramic views of the Solent and the spectacular landscapes of southern Hampshire.
To celebrate the re-opening, Hampshire County Council is hosting a commemorative event on Saturday 15 May in the Chapel Hall. The Symphonic Brass Section of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be performing live. As a rare treat, the brass players will also be running a musical workshop with pupils from Hamble Community College earlier in the week. The pupils will then join the BSO for part of the performance in the evening. Local author of ‘Spike Island’ and historian Philip Hoare will also be re-telling the history of the hospital of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital.
The Tower is over 150 years old and was once the heart of one of the largest military hospital of the day which housed over 1000 beds and research laboratories’ stretching over a quarter of a mile in length. As the rest of the hospital was demolished in 1966, after a fire destroyed most of the building, the Chapel was left exposed to all the elements. This coupled with its proximity to the sea meant the Tower needed to be expertly renovated in order to keep it safe and accessible for the public.
Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, Councillor Margaret Snaith-Tempia, said: “The Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel is steeped in history and I am so pleased that we have been able to restore it to its former glory and allow the public to enjoy it once more. The view from the top of the tower is absolutely breathtaking and coupled with the heritage exhibition in the chapel, which looks at the busy past held by a now tranquil country park, makes an exhilarating cultural day out fit for the whole family.”
To book a guided tour up the Tower please call 02380 455157. Places are limited to 12 people per tour and costs £4.50 per adult and £3.50 per child.
To book a ticket for the Grand Reopening Event to see the BSO please call: 023 8045 5157. Tickets cost £10 each.
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The Chapel Tower at Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton, will be re-opened to the public on Sunday 16 May.
Media are invited to an exclusive preview on Friday 14 May between 2pm and 4pm. Contact Julie Gosling on 01962 846006 for more details.
After a major refurbishment and essential repair work carried out by Hampshire County Council, the 150 foot tall tower will be open for exclusive weekend guided tours. With 166 steps to the top, the tower is now the second highest public point to see panoramic views of the Solent and the spectacular landscapes of southern Hampshire.
To celebrate the re-opening, Hampshire County Council is hosting a commemorative event on Saturday 15 May in the Chapel Hall. The Symphonic Brass Section of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be performing live. As a rare treat, the brass players will also be running a musical workshop with pupils from Hamble Community College earlier in the week. The pupils will then join the BSO for part of the performance in the evening. Local author of ‘Spike Island’ and historian Philip Hoare will also be re-telling the history of the hospital of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital.
The Tower is over 150 years old and was once the heart of one of the largest military hospital of the day which housed over 1000 beds and research laboratories’ stretching over a quarter of a mile in length. As the rest of the hospital was demolished in 1966, after a fire destroyed most of the building, the Chapel was left exposed to all the elements. This coupled with its proximity to the sea meant the Tower needed to be expertly renovated in order to keep it safe and accessible for the public.
Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, Councillor Margaret Snaith-Tempia, said: “The Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel is steeped in history and I am so pleased that we have been able to restore it to its former glory and allow the public to enjoy it once more. The view from the top of the tower is absolutely breathtaking and coupled with the heritage exhibition in the chapel, which looks at the busy past held by a now tranquil country park, makes an exhilarating cultural day out fit for the whole family.”
To book a guided tour up the Tower please call 02380 455157. Places are limited to 12 people per tour and costs £4.50 per adult and £3.50 per child.
To book a ticket for the Grand Reopening Event to see the BSO please call: 023 8045 5157. Tickets cost £10 each.
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Press release- story to be researched!- Crime continues to fall in North and East Hampshire
The total level of crime is continuing to fall in North and East Hampshire according to Hampshire Constabulary’s annual performance figures.
There were more than 7,000 fewer victims of crime within the North and East Operational Command Unit (OCU) compared to 2006/07.
Total crime for the OCU, which polices the four districts of Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Hart and Rushmoor was recorded at 27,273.
Contributing to this fall in crime has been a 16 per cent reduction in burglary offences compared to 2006/07. There has also been a 29 per cent reduction in serious acquisitive crime, a nine per cent reduction of incidents of anti-social behaviour and a 33 per cent reduction of criminal damage.
Commander for North and East Hampshire, Chief Superintendent Mark Chatterton, said: “I am pleased that we have once again managed to build on the significant reduction in crime levels that we saw last year.
“There are now almost 3,000 fewer victims of crime across North and East Hampshire compare to last year and we are working hard to ensure this good work continues.
“North and East Hampshire is one of the safest areas to live in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and we want to keep it that way.
“These achievements are due to the hard work and efforts of all of my staff, but most importantly it is also a tribute to the excellent support that we have received from all of our partners across the four districts that make up this OCU.
“We are working closely with communities across North and East Hampshire and our Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are listening carefully to address local issues.
“All residents now have the opportunity to help set the priorities of their local Safer Neighbourhoods Teams and this system is working well.
“I do not take the excellent support we receive from the public for granted and appreciate that without your support we could not have achieved these results. I am looking forward to the coming year and taking on the challenge of reducing crime further.”
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Julie Jones 962/10052010 01256 406487
There were more than 7,000 fewer victims of crime within the North and East Operational Command Unit (OCU) compared to 2006/07.
Total crime for the OCU, which polices the four districts of Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Hart and Rushmoor was recorded at 27,273.
Contributing to this fall in crime has been a 16 per cent reduction in burglary offences compared to 2006/07. There has also been a 29 per cent reduction in serious acquisitive crime, a nine per cent reduction of incidents of anti-social behaviour and a 33 per cent reduction of criminal damage.
Commander for North and East Hampshire, Chief Superintendent Mark Chatterton, said: “I am pleased that we have once again managed to build on the significant reduction in crime levels that we saw last year.
“There are now almost 3,000 fewer victims of crime across North and East Hampshire compare to last year and we are working hard to ensure this good work continues.
“North and East Hampshire is one of the safest areas to live in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and we want to keep it that way.
“These achievements are due to the hard work and efforts of all of my staff, but most importantly it is also a tribute to the excellent support that we have received from all of our partners across the four districts that make up this OCU.
“We are working closely with communities across North and East Hampshire and our Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are listening carefully to address local issues.
“All residents now have the opportunity to help set the priorities of their local Safer Neighbourhoods Teams and this system is working well.
“I do not take the excellent support we receive from the public for granted and appreciate that without your support we could not have achieved these results. I am looking forward to the coming year and taking on the challenge of reducing crime further.”
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Julie Jones 962/10052010 01256 406487
Wednesday 12 May 2010
BREAKING NEWS! Soton Chaplain Saved!
I received email from "Dan Barnes-Davies" University of Southampton Chaplaincy Association Press Release 4/5/2010
Saved the Chaplain; Next, the World?
After five months of campaigns, discussions and fundraising efforts, the Diocese of Winchester have let it be known that a decision has been reached regarding the future of the Anglican Chaplaincy to the University of Southampton. In a meeting on Friday evening, Rev Yellow Stevens informed students, staff and other interested parties that he shall be remaining in post, in its current form, until July 2011. The reaction at the meeting was one of rejoicing that both Yellow and the Chaplaincy are saved.
In the same announcement, Rev Stevens made it known that, during the academic year to come, the Diocese of Winchester will be investigating options for a part time Anglican chaplain with another responsibility locally. A “Chaplaincy Management Group” was alluded to, but with no clear indication of the role of students in said consultations.
The Free Church Chaplaincy council have also informed the University of Southampton Chaplaincy Association that they are actively seeking to fill the currently vacant half-time post of Free Church Chaplain, and hope to appoint somebody in time for the new academic year 2010–2011.
The University of Southampton Chaplaincy Association will continue to support the Chaplaincy, primarily through endeavouring to fund and employ a Chaplaincy Assistant to help support the community alongside the part time chaplains. This post is currently funded jointly by the Student Christian Movement, the Free Church Chaplaincy Council and the Diocese of Winchester, however recent financial circumstances have necessitated the withdrawal of this funding. Further, the Association will strive to advocate the full involvement and engagement of concerned students in every aspect of the Chaplaincy's future.
The Association and all concerned are very glad and thankful that the Diocese have recognised the value of this core ministry and would like to thank all persons involved in reaching this outcome — we are very appreciative of all the hard work, time and faith invested in this matter.
For more information please contact:
Dan Barnes-Davies or Marianne Boardman (Publicity Officers), publicity@savesotonchaplaincy.co.uk
Saved the Chaplain; Next, the World?
After five months of campaigns, discussions and fundraising efforts, the Diocese of Winchester have let it be known that a decision has been reached regarding the future of the Anglican Chaplaincy to the University of Southampton. In a meeting on Friday evening, Rev Yellow Stevens informed students, staff and other interested parties that he shall be remaining in post, in its current form, until July 2011. The reaction at the meeting was one of rejoicing that both Yellow and the Chaplaincy are saved.
In the same announcement, Rev Stevens made it known that, during the academic year to come, the Diocese of Winchester will be investigating options for a part time Anglican chaplain with another responsibility locally. A “Chaplaincy Management Group” was alluded to, but with no clear indication of the role of students in said consultations.
The Free Church Chaplaincy council have also informed the University of Southampton Chaplaincy Association that they are actively seeking to fill the currently vacant half-time post of Free Church Chaplain, and hope to appoint somebody in time for the new academic year 2010–2011.
The University of Southampton Chaplaincy Association will continue to support the Chaplaincy, primarily through endeavouring to fund and employ a Chaplaincy Assistant to help support the community alongside the part time chaplains. This post is currently funded jointly by the Student Christian Movement, the Free Church Chaplaincy Council and the Diocese of Winchester, however recent financial circumstances have necessitated the withdrawal of this funding. Further, the Association will strive to advocate the full involvement and engagement of concerned students in every aspect of the Chaplaincy's future.
The Association and all concerned are very glad and thankful that the Diocese have recognised the value of this core ministry and would like to thank all persons involved in reaching this outcome — we are very appreciative of all the hard work, time and faith invested in this matter.
For more information please contact:
Dan Barnes-Davies or Marianne Boardman (Publicity Officers), publicity@savesotonchaplaincy.co.uk
Monday 10 May 2010
Every Picture Tells a Story -Exhibition! Tuesday 11th May
Every Picture Tells a Story - a private collection
An impressive selection of fine 19th & 20th Century watercolours, many showing local scenes, will be on display in this forthcoming exhibition at Red House Museum. The paintings are on loan from Tom Lane, a local collector who has amassed a fine collection of watercolour paintings over the past twenty-five years. West Country artists such as Arthur Bradbury, Frederick Parr, William Croxford, Jack Pountney, as well as better known artists such as S.J. Lamorna Birch and Frank Richards will be on show. Main Sponsors - Frettens Solicitors, Christchurch.
When:
1 Apr 2010 - 22 May 2010 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Where:
Red House Museum Quay Road Christchurch BH23 1BU
Tel:
0845 603 5635
An impressive selection of fine 19th & 20th Century watercolours, many showing local scenes, will be on display in this forthcoming exhibition at Red House Museum. The paintings are on loan from Tom Lane, a local collector who has amassed a fine collection of watercolour paintings over the past twenty-five years. West Country artists such as Arthur Bradbury, Frederick Parr, William Croxford, Jack Pountney, as well as better known artists such as S.J. Lamorna Birch and Frank Richards will be on show. Main Sponsors - Frettens Solicitors, Christchurch.
When:
1 Apr 2010 - 22 May 2010 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Where:
Red House Museum Quay Road Christchurch BH23 1BU
Tel:
0845 603 5635
Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting Tuesday 11th May
Safer Neighbourhood Team
Bitterne police run a Safer Neighbourhoods scheme from Sainsburys in Bitterne every Tuedsay. The general public can come into the store and ask any questions they may have and ask advice on home safety, etc.
When:
20 Oct 2009 - 19 Oct 2010 10:00 - 11:00 Tuesday
Where:
Sainsburys Bitterne 141 Bitterne Rd Southampton SO18 5RS
Tel:
02380449656
Email:
prl.bitterne@sainsburys.co.uk
Bitterne police run a Safer Neighbourhoods scheme from Sainsburys in Bitterne every Tuedsay. The general public can come into the store and ask any questions they may have and ask advice on home safety, etc.
When:
20 Oct 2009 - 19 Oct 2010 10:00 - 11:00 Tuesday
Where:
Sainsburys Bitterne 141 Bitterne Rd Southampton SO18 5RS
Tel:
02380449656
Email:
prl.bitterne@sainsburys.co.uk
Kevin Ashman from BBC EGGHEADS in Abbots Mitre on Tuesday this week!
11th May Abbots Mitre restaurant is hosting a Night Quiz with Kevin Ashman from BBC eggheads ! Looks like a great celebrity story, highlight of our bulletin!
The restaurant is not far from Winchester, I have been there, you will need to have a car to get there.
The Abbots Mitre adress: Chilbolton Stockbridge SO20 6BA
You can call restaurant on 01262860348 - contact them and ask for details (time etc) as well as permission for filming! They manager and main chef are italian, very nice men, they will surely agree for filming but because they are hosting a celebrity you better make sure that he hasn't got nothing against it.
Don't miss out on this one, it's a god story!
Good luck
The restaurant is not far from Winchester, I have been there, you will need to have a car to get there.
The Abbots Mitre adress: Chilbolton Stockbridge SO20 6BA
You can call restaurant on 01262860348 - contact them and ask for details (time etc) as well as permission for filming! They manager and main chef are italian, very nice men, they will surely agree for filming but because they are hosting a celebrity you better make sure that he hasn't got nothing against it.
Don't miss out on this one, it's a god story!
Good luck
The closest Winchester Council meeting on 18th May - Planning Development Control
King Charles Suite, Guildhall, Winchester,
Committee Officer: Dave Shaw: dshaw@winchester.gov.uk, 01962 848221
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Hampshire County Council MAY calendar meetings!
Hampshire County Council calendar meetings in MAY click here
| Date | Time | Meeting of |
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| 12 | 02:30pm | Executive Member for Economic Development
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| 18 | 10:00am | Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
| 20 | 10:00am | County Council |
| 24 | 10:30am | Cabinet |
| 24 | 02:00pm | Efficiency Panel |
| 26 | 10:00am | Regulatory Committee A |
| 27 | 10:00am | Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel |
| 28 | 10:00am | Pension Fund Panel |
| 28 | 02:00pm | Executive Member for Adult Social Care |
This meeting has been cancelledLocal health walks tread new ground
Winchester City Council's latest press release:
Winchester Health Walks has joined forces with local Countryside Rangers to provide Health Walks with a difference. The new walks, which take place at Farley Mount, are designed to inspire more people to enjoy exercise and enjoy the local countryside.
Natural England’s national Walking for Health initiative, of which Winchester Health Walks is part, has helped to create more than 590 local Health Walk schemes across the country. Winchester Health Walks started 18 months ago, and has grown from one weekly walk to four (with a fifth walk starting at the end of May).
Recently, Winchester City Council’s Active Lifestyle Officer and Neighbourhood Wardens linked up with Hampshire County Council’s Countryside Rangers to arrange bi-monthly Health Walks at a local beauty spot called Farley Mount.
The most recent walk, which attracted more than 25 walkers, took place at Crab Wood - an ancient woodland nature reserve within the Country Park.
Winchester Health Walk’s Coordinator, Lydia Lockhart, said “As well as providing walkers with a new area to explore, it also provides an opportunity to learn a lot about the area from the Countryside Rangers. This partnership activity also benefits the Rangers themselves, as it helps to promote an understanding and interest in the land that they manage.”
The Health Walks, which take place every week, are free of charge and anyone is welcome to join in. Each walk lasts an hour and is led by a trained volunteer walk leader. It offers a chance to become more active, socialise, and enjoy the local surroundings. No booking is required, just turn up.
The weekly health walks take place at the following times
Mondays - 10.30am - meeting at Winchester Tourist Information Centre (opposite the bus station)
Wednesdays - 9.30am meeting at the old Friarsgate Surgery (behind the bus station)
Thursdays - 10.15am meeting at The Square, Bishops Waltham
Fridays - 10am meeting outside Costa Coffee, Weeke
A new Tuesday walk will start in Sutton Scotney from 25th May, meeting at the Coach and Horses pub at 10.45am each week.
For more information about the Health Walks please contact Lydia Lockhart on 01962 848 725 or llockhart@winchester.gov.uk
Winchester tourism films to inspire visitors
Winchester City Council's latest press release:
Winchester City Council’s tourism service is launching a series of innovative films to capture the attention of potential visitors in the UK and worldwide.
Four films, shot by Constellation Media, have been in production over the last 12 months. The first film, called Festivals in Winchester, was posted on the tourism service’s own channel atwww.youtube.com/
The Council has now uploaded the other three films, including: Visit Winchester: Attractions, Visit Winchester: Christmas is here, and Visit Winchester: Conferences.
Ellen Simpson, Tourism Marketing and Development Manager for Winchester City Council explained: “We’ve worked hard to produce films that really move the viewer and either leave them wondering why they have not been to Winchester before, or trigger a desire to return and try something new. Destination marketing grows ever more competitive as we build to 2012, and it is important that our online presence stands out as exceptional.
She added: “The films cover local businesses, attractions, events, and of course the underpinning message is that there is something happening here every single day of the year. We’re grateful for added investment from Winchester BID, which covered the cost of capturing the Christmas shopping footage.”
Keith Wilson at Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) said: ‘We were fans of this project from the moment we saw the festivals film back in October. There is not a single shot in any of the films that is not uplifting and inspiring to see. It reminds you of what an exciting and vibrant place Winchester is and I am sure this initiative will drive many new people to the district and city centre.”
Over the next six months, the films will be shown at various events across the District. The Council is also hoping that local businesses and residents in Winchester will help to ‘spread the word’ by recommending the films to friends and posting the link on their Facebook and Twitter sites.
For more information about visiting Winchester, go to www.visitwinchester.co.uk
Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Constabulary are appealing for the return of a collection of rare coins
We received this email on 4th may you can do the chase up on this one and find out if their appeal has brought any effects into finding these coins.
Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Constabulary are appealing for the return of a collection of rare coins, taken from Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham, on Thursday 29 April.
The rare coins that disappeared include two gold Iron Age coins, or ‘Cheriton type’ staters and 19 silver Tudor coins. The Iron Age coins are over 2000 years old, have a Celtic pattern on them and are around the size of a one pound coin. The Tudor coins, which date back to 450 years ago, include two with Philip of Spain and Mary Tudor on, while the rest have images of Elizabeth I on them. The Tudor coins vary in size from a two pence to a 10 pence piece.
Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, Councillor Margaret Snaith-Tempia, said: “The coins belonged to Hampshire County Councils Museum Service and we are devastated that they have been stolen. It is a great loss to the local community and I would urge that they are returned safely. We are also reviewing the security at the museum to make sure this does not happen again.”
PC Faye Bell from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding how these coins went missing from the display cabinet they were in, and we are very keen to hear from anyone who has information about who took them. Additionally, anyone who knows the whereabouts of the coins now should also get in touch.
"Anyone with information should contact Fareham police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Anyone outside Hampshire should contact 0845 045 45 45."
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Looking after Hampshire, looking out for you
www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
Issued by Julie Gosling
Media Communications Officer (Culture, Communities, Recreation & Rural Affairs)
Tel: 01962 846006
Email: julie.gosling@hants.gov.uk
Graduates' concerns about the future- could be a good campus story
Research on what are the current issues of graduates (3rd years are graduating soon!) Speak to student services and SU and vox-pops with 3rd years! It could be a good campus story I think...
Email received on our google mail:
In the run up to graduation, many students are concerned about their future prospects due to the uncertainty of the economy. Not only do students come out with thousands of pounds worth of debt, but may also be faced with having to take any job, whether it is related to their degree or not.
With the final election taking place tomorrow, students can only hope that the new government will continue to help them through such difficult times.
One of the main objectives should be to make young people more aware of the options they have. Whether it’s an apprenticeship, a graduate scheme or a gap year teaching plan, there are a variety to chose from, but how accessible are these opportunities and are they for everyone?
The following article from the bfa (British Franchise Association) addresses the many issues graduates face today, but also introduces franchising as an alternative career option for young people.
If the following comment is of interest and you would like to see some case studies of successful young people in franchising, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I have also attached a viewpoint that may also be of interest.
Kind regards,
Donna
THE GRADUATE QUANDRY: A UNIVERSITY DEGREE WITH ZERO PROSPECTS…?
· More than half of today’s graduates think they’ll have to take any job they’re offered
· They expect a lower salary
· They will owe debts of more than £23,500 by the time they leave university
· They are entering a recession
· What alternative opportunities are there?
As 2010 continues to fly by, we are fast approaching June, the month that will see thousands of new graduates entering an extremely difficult job market with little hope of success if recent news is anything to go by. In a study* of the graduate market in 2009, more than half of the graduate finalists surveyed, believe they’ll have to take any job that they’re offered. One fifth say they’ve been forced to apply to employers that they aren’t really interested in and many expect to begin work on a much lower salary than they were hoping for.
It is true that the current landscape for graduate opportunities is a challenging and uncertain one. In many cases it is likely to have left young people wondering if a university degree is even worth the paper it is printed on. Amidst all of this doom and gloom, Tom Endean at the bfa (British Franchise Association) believes that there are alternative opportunities out there for more entrepreneurial graduate but finding them might entail a shift in the overall ‘career thought-process’ and an open mind to the possible pathways one’s career might take.
With the average graduate owing debts of £23,500** the prospect of studying for three or four years with no guarantee of income at the end of it is a daunting one for many young people today.
“There is no question that a certain level of academic capability is vital for the future evolution of our planet. People want and need to learn, it is part of what makes us human and gaining a university degree is still, in my opinion, a valid decision. What is questionable is the number of opportunities out there for graduates, yes there are less jobs than there were ten years ago but there are still prospects out there for those willing to look for them. Take franchising as an example; there is common misconception that franchising is all about fast-food or multi-billion pound industries that only the wealthy can indulge in. This is far from true. You can actually purchase a decent franchise business for around £15-18k (when compared with the level of debt many students are expected to owe upon leaving university – this no longer sounds so daunting).
Of course, I’m not suggesting for one minute that a student walks out of college and buys a franchise; this is both highly unlikely and probably not the best move and, let’s not overlook the fact that franchising won’t be suitable for every graduate. Running a successful business takes experience, a good commercial understanding of the industry sector and basic business acumen. This is not something that can be gained overnight. But for example, those graduates working for fast-food restaurants at the weekend to simply earn that little bit of extra cash, might be missing a trick.
What if that position was instead viewed as a learning curve and as a route to one day having your own business? Rather than viewing these opportunities as ‘dead end jobs’, it is possible that they could be a pathway to a much bigger career prospect. Many young people have worked their way up (in this way) to go on to owning their own franchise – what better way to gain first-hand knowledge of how to run a successful business? (Use case study examples).
*Refer to setting up a franchise viewpoint (for additional comment)
NOTES:
**Push Student Debt Survey 2009
*High Fliers Research Ltd 2009. “The Graduate Market in 2009”
Donna Bennett
Ascent PR
T: 0118 988 0501
F: 0118 988 6911
Hampshire police Authority meeting calendar (for June)
Mail received onto our googlemail:
Go on to their calendar and view meetings calendar here!
Local people can now have their say on policing issues at any public meeting of Hampshire Police Authority.
Since 1 January 2009 local residents have been able to raise concerns and make presentations to full Police Authority meetings, as well as having the opportunity to hear responses from members and any proposals for action.
This process – called a deputation – is now being extended to cover all Police Authority committees, including those dealing with staff, crime prevention, community affairs and financial matters.
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Police Authority committee meetings are open to the public, with local people always welcome to come along to hear more about how the Police Authority is working to ensure an efficient and effective policing service for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. But from this April people are now able to directly address Police Authority members at meetings, provided they have given prior written notice of the issue they wish to raise.
The deputation process is already standard practice at most local council meetings.
The 17 members of the Police Authority meet six times a year in Winchester and other locations around the two counties including Southampton, Portsmouth and Newport. The Chief Constable and his team of senior officers also attend Authority meetings to discuss policing issues and receive reports from the various committees.
Councillor Jacqui Rayment, Chair of Hampshire Police Authority, said: “We would be very happy to see more people at our meetings so they can hear how we make decisions about policing for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Residents pay a part of their Council Tax towards a local policing service and it’s only right they should have the opportunity to raise any concerns or issues with us.
“We always want to hear more about the public’s priorities for policing, so I would encourage people to see us in action and learn more about what we do.
“This is a great opportunity to raise any policing issues at the highest level in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. And I promise we will listen carefully to any views expressed and let people know how we are dealing with their concerns.”
You can find out how to make a deputation to the Police Authority by visiting: www.hampshirepoliceauthority.org.
Details of all public meetings are also available on the web site.
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Stephanie Light
Communications Officer
Hampshire Police Authority
Westgate Chambers
Staple Gardens
Winchester
01962 875002
Story for a research:Result of post mortem on Jonathan Martin
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm that the post mortem on Jonathan Martin, the sea cadet who died in the Solent on Sunday, May 2, took place this afternoon.
Jonathan died as a result of severe chest injuries because of his fall from a height. His family have been notified.
Jonathan, 14, of Ashford, Kent, was one of a number of Sea Cadets aboard the training ship TS Royalist. The ship had sailed out to Stokes Bay, when at about 8.30pm, Jonathan fell from rigging into the water. He was recovered by a lifeboat and taken by helicopter to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, where he was pronounced dead.
Hampshire Constabulary is preparing a file on behalf of the coroner.
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Sarah Julian 01962 871682
935… 05/05/2010
Sarah Julian MCIPR
Corporate Communications Manager
Corporate Communications | Service Delivery Department |
Hampshire Constabulary | Romsey Road | Winchester | SO22 5DB |
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Hampshire Constabulary on Twitter
Hampshire Constabulary on Facebook
Jonathan died as a result of severe chest injuries because of his fall from a height. His family have been notified.
Jonathan, 14, of Ashford, Kent, was one of a number of Sea Cadets aboard the training ship TS Royalist. The ship had sailed out to Stokes Bay, when at about 8.30pm, Jonathan fell from rigging into the water. He was recovered by a lifeboat and taken by helicopter to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, where he was pronounced dead.
Hampshire Constabulary is preparing a file on behalf of the coroner.
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Sarah Julian 01962 871682
935… 05/05/2010
Sarah Julian MCIPR
Corporate Communications Manager
Corporate Communications | Service Delivery Department |
Hampshire Constabulary | Romsey Road | Winchester | SO22 5DB |
External: (01962) 871682 | Internal: (79) 1423 | Mobile: 07818 800210 |
Hampshire Constabulary on YouTube
Hampshire Constabulary on Twitter
Hampshire Constabulary on Facebook
Received on 4th May can be researched: Florence Nightingale centenary celebrations
Florence Nightingale centenary celebrations (Hampshire County Council
2010 marks the centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death and Hampshire County Council (HCC) is celebrating the occasion by digging through its archives and putting on a number of special events.
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was a pioneer of nursing and health care reform and has very strong links with Hampshire. Her family home at Embley Park was located near Romsey, she made regular trips back to Hampshire after the Crimean War and is now buried at St Margaret’s Church, East Wellow in the Test Valley.
Florence influenced the location of the Royal County Hospital in Winchester and was keen to be involved in the design of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley near Southampton, which became a training centre for the new Nursing Service and the largest military hospital of its time.
A visit to Hampshire Record Office will uncover over 200 documents relating to Florence Nightingale, including a recording of her voice from 1890 which can also be heard at www.hants.gov.uk/florence-nightingale. The documents include nearly 80 letters written by Florence Nightingale, 50 letters to her, sketches of the family at Embley in Hampshire, watercolours, photographs, copies of her books and documents on her career; some of which will be featured in an exhibition at the Record Office from 6 September to 15 October.
Her letters reveal her both as a campaigner and as an affectionate cousin, often witty and never afraid to speak her mind. Perhaps the most important are those to her cousin, Henry Bonham Carter, about the training of nurses, but probably the most charming is one she wrote to her aunt about an eclipse, at the age of six.
Events around the county include a performance celebrating the life of Florence Nightingale’s life at Alton Library on July 7, the library service will also be holding an event for visually impaired reading groups at Hampshire Collegiate School on 12 July. The Hampshire Record Office will be running two events, a talk about Hampshire’s links with the Crimean War at the Curtis Museum, Alton on 26 May and a 30 minute lunchtime lecture at the Record Office at 1.15pm on 26 August, ‘Ever your old Flo’. There will also be exhibition boards touring Hampshire County Council venues throughout the year which interpret her exciting life.
Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Roy Perry, said “Florence Nightingale has a fascinating history in Hampshire and is surely one of the County’s greatest figures from history. I am delighted that the County Council has been able to use this occasion to highlight the archives we preserve which relate to this remarkable woman and to share them with the residents of Hampshire.”
For more information on Florence Nightingale and events going on in Hampshire visit: www.hants.gov.uk/Florence-nightingale
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www.hants.gov.uk/mediacentre
Issued by Julie Gosling
Media Communications Officer (Culture, Communities, Recreation & Rural Affairs)
Tel: 01962 846006
Email: julie.gosling@hants.gov.uk
2010 marks the centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death and Hampshire County Council (HCC) is celebrating the occasion by digging through its archives and putting on a number of special events.
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was a pioneer of nursing and health care reform and has very strong links with Hampshire. Her family home at Embley Park was located near Romsey, she made regular trips back to Hampshire after the Crimean War and is now buried at St Margaret’s Church, East Wellow in the Test Valley.
Florence influenced the location of the Royal County Hospital in Winchester and was keen to be involved in the design of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley near Southampton, which became a training centre for the new Nursing Service and the largest military hospital of its time.
A visit to Hampshire Record Office will uncover over 200 documents relating to Florence Nightingale, including a recording of her voice from 1890 which can also be heard at www.hants.gov.uk/florence-nightingale. The documents include nearly 80 letters written by Florence Nightingale, 50 letters to her, sketches of the family at Embley in Hampshire, watercolours, photographs, copies of her books and documents on her career; some of which will be featured in an exhibition at the Record Office from 6 September to 15 October.
Her letters reveal her both as a campaigner and as an affectionate cousin, often witty and never afraid to speak her mind. Perhaps the most important are those to her cousin, Henry Bonham Carter, about the training of nurses, but probably the most charming is one she wrote to her aunt about an eclipse, at the age of six.
Events around the county include a performance celebrating the life of Florence Nightingale’s life at Alton Library on July 7, the library service will also be holding an event for visually impaired reading groups at Hampshire Collegiate School on 12 July. The Hampshire Record Office will be running two events, a talk about Hampshire’s links with the Crimean War at the Curtis Museum, Alton on 26 May and a 30 minute lunchtime lecture at the Record Office at 1.15pm on 26 August, ‘Ever your old Flo’. There will also be exhibition boards touring Hampshire County Council venues throughout the year which interpret her exciting life.
Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Roy Perry, said “Florence Nightingale has a fascinating history in Hampshire and is surely one of the County’s greatest figures from history. I am delighted that the County Council has been able to use this occasion to highlight the archives we preserve which relate to this remarkable woman and to share them with the residents of Hampshire.”
For more information on Florence Nightingale and events going on in Hampshire visit: www.hants.gov.uk/Florence-nightingale
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Issued by Julie Gosling
Media Communications Officer (Culture, Communities, Recreation & Rural Affairs)
Tel: 01962 846006
Email: julie.gosling@hants.gov.uk
Message received on 6th May - Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators to be commended by Chief Constable at Neighbourhood Watch AGM
Even though this meeting has passed you can do the research and find out what interesting has come out of it:
Three Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators from around the Hampshire Constabulary area will receive awards from Hampshire Constabulary Chief Constable Alex Marshall at the Hampshire Neighbourhood Watch Annual General Meeting in Farnborough on May 8.
Walter Seymore from Yateley, Sharon Barnett from Hale and Brian Turner from Denmead will receive their awards for their work as chief co-ordinators of Neighbourhood Watch areas.
Commenting on the awards, Sue Gibson, Hampshire Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator, said: “Walter has worked tirelessly with his local Safer Neighbourhoods officer since 2004 to completely revamp Neighbourhood Watch from a few tired, inactive, forgotten, totally demoralised schemes to a thriving Neighbourhood Watch area with clean, well positioned signage and an active membership.
“Sharon is relatively new to Neighbourhood Watch but is passionate about her community and in the past year has started a scheme in Hale, working tirelessly with her vulnerable residents ensuring messages and crime prevention information reaches everyone.
“Brian is the chief co-ordinator of Denmead and surrounding Neighbourhood Watch areas in central Hampshire. Brian has been part of Neighbourhood Watch for many years, attending Hampshire association meetings and ensuring his community receives regular crime prevention advice. He works closely with his local Safer Neighbourhoods Team.”
Neighbourhood Watch members are the eyes and ears of Hampshire Constabulary in local communities and provide valuable assistance with crime prevention and getting messages out to the community. Many Safer Neighbourhoods teams have made it a priority to set up more Neighbourhood Watch schemes in their areas, and can be contacted for help setting up or revitalising schemes. Find your local team by visiting www.hampshire.police.uk and putting in your postcode, or call 101 to speak to your local team.
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Sarah Julian 01962 871682 941 6/5/2010
Notes to Editors
The agenda for the AGM is as follows:
1.15pm Registration
1.30 pm AGM/Chair and Treasurers report.
1.50 pm Presentation of Commendations to Outstanding NW Coordinators in the County by Chief Constable Alex Marshall.
2.10 pm Chief Constable Alex Marshall – Hampshire Constabulary
2.30 pm Joy Forrow – Trading Standards
3.30 pm Alex Burn – Older Peoples Wellbeing – Hampshire County Council
4.00pm Closing.
You are welcome to attend all/part of the afternoon in the Main Hall, The Wavell School, Lynchford Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BH. Ask for Jan van de Nadort, Chair of Hampshire Neighbourhood Watch.
Sarah Julian MCIPR
Corporate Communications Manager
Corporate Communications | Service Delivery Department |
Hampshire Constabulary | Romsey Road | Winchester | SO22 5DB |
External: (01962) 871682 | Internal: (79) 1423 | Mobile: 07818 800210 |
Three Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators from around the Hampshire Constabulary area will receive awards from Hampshire Constabulary Chief Constable Alex Marshall at the Hampshire Neighbourhood Watch Annual General Meeting in Farnborough on May 8.
Walter Seymore from Yateley, Sharon Barnett from Hale and Brian Turner from Denmead will receive their awards for their work as chief co-ordinators of Neighbourhood Watch areas.
Commenting on the awards, Sue Gibson, Hampshire Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator, said: “Walter has worked tirelessly with his local Safer Neighbourhoods officer since 2004 to completely revamp Neighbourhood Watch from a few tired, inactive, forgotten, totally demoralised schemes to a thriving Neighbourhood Watch area with clean, well positioned signage and an active membership.
“Sharon is relatively new to Neighbourhood Watch but is passionate about her community and in the past year has started a scheme in Hale, working tirelessly with her vulnerable residents ensuring messages and crime prevention information reaches everyone.
“Brian is the chief co-ordinator of Denmead and surrounding Neighbourhood Watch areas in central Hampshire. Brian has been part of Neighbourhood Watch for many years, attending Hampshire association meetings and ensuring his community receives regular crime prevention advice. He works closely with his local Safer Neighbourhoods Team.”
Neighbourhood Watch members are the eyes and ears of Hampshire Constabulary in local communities and provide valuable assistance with crime prevention and getting messages out to the community. Many Safer Neighbourhoods teams have made it a priority to set up more Neighbourhood Watch schemes in their areas, and can be contacted for help setting up or revitalising schemes. Find your local team by visiting www.hampshire.police.uk and putting in your postcode, or call 101 to speak to your local team.
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Sarah Julian 01962 871682 941 6/5/2010
Notes to Editors
The agenda for the AGM is as follows:
1.15pm Registration
1.30 pm AGM/Chair and Treasurers report.
1.50 pm Presentation of Commendations to Outstanding NW Coordinators in the County by Chief Constable Alex Marshall.
2.10 pm Chief Constable Alex Marshall – Hampshire Constabulary
2.30 pm Joy Forrow – Trading Standards
3.30 pm Alex Burn – Older Peoples Wellbeing – Hampshire County Council
4.00pm Closing.
You are welcome to attend all/part of the afternoon in the Main Hall, The Wavell School, Lynchford Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BH. Ask for Jan van de Nadort, Chair of Hampshire Neighbourhood Watch.
Sarah Julian MCIPR
Corporate Communications Manager
Corporate Communications | Service Delivery Department |
Hampshire Constabulary | Romsey Road | Winchester | SO22 5DB |
External: (01962) 871682 | Internal: (79) 1423 | Mobile: 07818 800210 |
press release : Woman indecently assaulted in Andover
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was indecently assaulted in Andover on Saturday April 24.
The incident took place between 6.15am and 6.35am at the junction of Winchester Street and London Street.
The 57-year-old woman was walking to work when she was approached from behind by an unknown man who pinched her bottom.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his late 20s to early 30s, 5ft 8 tall, of slim build and with short, light coloured hair. The only description of his clothing is that he was wearing blue jeans.
PC Steve Jakes said: “We treat any incidents of this nature very seriously. Fortunately the woman was unharmed and it is possible the offender thought his actions were just a harmless joke. His behaviour is totally unacceptable and once identified, he can expect to be dealt with robustly. We therefore appeal to members of the public to assist us in identifying the person responsible.”
Anyone who has information about this incident should contact PC Steve Jakes at Andover police station on 101. Alternatively you can call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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44100165139
937/06052010
Hazel Wills
023 8060 4730
Hazel Wills
Corporate Communications Officer
Western Operational Command Unit (6 OCU)
Hampshire Constabulary
Internal Tel: 671-199
External Tel: 023 8060 4730
hazel.wills@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
The incident took place between 6.15am and 6.35am at the junction of Winchester Street and London Street.
The 57-year-old woman was walking to work when she was approached from behind by an unknown man who pinched her bottom.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his late 20s to early 30s, 5ft 8 tall, of slim build and with short, light coloured hair. The only description of his clothing is that he was wearing blue jeans.
PC Steve Jakes said: “We treat any incidents of this nature very seriously. Fortunately the woman was unharmed and it is possible the offender thought his actions were just a harmless joke. His behaviour is totally unacceptable and once identified, he can expect to be dealt with robustly. We therefore appeal to members of the public to assist us in identifying the person responsible.”
Anyone who has information about this incident should contact PC Steve Jakes at Andover police station on 101. Alternatively you can call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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44100165139
937/06052010
Hazel Wills
023 8060 4730
Hazel Wills
Corporate Communications Officer
Western Operational Command Unit (6 OCU)
Hampshire Constabulary
Internal Tel: 671-199
External Tel: 023 8060 4730
hazel.wills@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
The Gallery at Winchester Discovery Centre on Wednesday 12th May 2-4pm!
Hand drawn characters, creatures, doodles and scribbles are about to invade The Gallery at Winchester Discovery Centre, in a long awaited solo exhibition by Jon Burgerman.
Press are invited to watch the great master at work, as he draws straight onto the gallery walls, on Wednesday 12 May, between 2pm and 4pm. The drawings will then feature in Winchester Discovery Centre’s latest exhibition: Brain Drain from 14 May – 11 July. If you would like to attend please confirm with Julie Gosling (details below).
Jon makes astonishing images, bursting with energy and imagination in his distinctive style. He works and exhibits internationally, with an enviable client list including Nike, Pepsi, Sky, Sony andKidrobot. You’ll may have already seen his offbeat doodles on global products such as Apple laptop sleeves and iPhone cases, or his animations on MTV. Jon’s doodles have adorned computer games, t-shirts, snowboards, toys, even airplane sick-bags. He is immensely prolific and enormously popular worldwide so there will be something you find familiar about his work.
Jon’s work often deals with the modern world, disquietude, mental phenomena and irrelevant minutiae. These themes are often starting points for the creation of flowing and interconnected hand rendered works that are simultaneously, a painting, a design and a mass communication.
Brain Drain is a new exhibition by the UK artist. The show will involve the squishing, twisting and wrenching of Jon's meagre brain to elicit revelational truths and insights through the medium of pens and paint. Augmented reality, dualism, twin earth theory, the pineal gland and the perfect sandwich are current concerns being wrung out.
Brain Drain will feature new paintings, prints, drawings, digital animations and soft sculpture, along with key works from the last 8 years.
Jon’s talent has brought him a huge following (literally follow him on Twitter if you like!) and takes him regularly around the world – China, New York, Barcelona, you name it, he’s been there and doodled.
www.jonburgerman.com
www.burgerplex.com
The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB. Open seven days a week. Entrance is free.
Biography, exhibitions and commissions by Jon Burgerman are all available on request.
Julie Gosling
Media Communications Officer
Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs
Hampshire County Council
EII Court, Winchester
SO23 8UJ
E: julie.gosling@hants.gov.uk
T: 01962 846006
W: www.hants.gov.uk
Tuesday 4 May 2010
DUOD performance worth covering, 19th May!
DUOD Performance at Winchester Discovery Centre, Weds 19th May 7.30pm
DUOD is a 60 minute in-the-round performance featuring live music, visual design and performance unfolding at the feet of the audience, seated at the rim of a towering core. DUOD dances a dynamic arc in the transformation from cocoon to flight, cascading through raging physicality, intimacy and performer-audience interactions.
DUOD is supported by Arts Council England and produced by Evolving Motion. R&D has been supported by Swindon Dance, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Malaysia and the University of Winchester. For tour dates and more information www.evolvingmotion.wordpress.com
Catherine Seago MFA
Senior Lecturer
Acting Programme Leader Choreography and Dance
Faculty of Arts University of Winchester
Tel: 01962 827157
Director, Evolving Motion www.evolvingmotion.wordpress.com
DUOD is a 60 minute in-the-round performance featuring live music, visual design and performance unfolding at the feet of the audience, seated at the rim of a towering core. DUOD dances a dynamic arc in the transformation from cocoon to flight, cascading through raging physicality, intimacy and performer-audience interactions.
DUOD is supported by Arts Council England and produced by Evolving Motion. R&D has been supported by Swindon Dance, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Malaysia and the University of Winchester. For tour dates and more information www.evolvingmotion.wordpress.com
Catherine Seago MFA
Senior Lecturer
Acting Programme Leader Choreography and Dance
Faculty of Arts University of Winchester
Tel: 01962 827157
Director, Evolving Motion www.evolvingmotion.wordpress.com
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