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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Saturday, 15 May 2010
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
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