Our headline news is that, after 10 years at the helm, our own Jan Dawkins has stepped down from her role as the Editor. The hard work will now be done by our new editor, Berenice Kenny, who takes the opportunity … Continue reading →
The headline article of our Winter 2016 edition of Community News once again features the plans to graze cattle on Whiteshute Ridge. There was an excellent response to the public engagement event held in October, and you can read about the … Continue reading →
The Autumn 2016 edition of Community News is now available. This quarter, our front cover discusses the plans for the future of Whiteshute Ridge. We are inviting all residents to an event at the Community Centre on 10 October to meet the Landscape and … Continue reading →
Our front cover story focuses on the Oliver’s Battery Questionnaire, featuring a Word Cloud giving a visual representation of the main positives of living in Oliver’s Battery. We also invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting on 27 July. Highlights … Continue reading →
In the Spring 2016 edition of Community News we bid a fond farewell to the Winchester Country Market, who had been a regular fixture every Friday morning at the Community Centre for over 20 years. A few tears were shed … Continue reading →
In the Winter 2015 edition of community News Oliver’s Battery Pre-School celebrates a staff graduation with three members of staff achieving qualifications in childcare. Richard Barton, a parent and pre-school Trustee, and his father-in-law, Alex McWhirter, completed a sponsored bicycle … Continue reading →
In the Autumn 2015 edition it’s been another hugely successful year for the Badger Farm Pre-School. They have been providing a very professional and popular service to pre-school children of the local community since the early days of the Community … Continue reading →
In the Summer 2015 edition there was an amazing response to the Playground Survey with far more returns than expected. Your council’s next step is to discover what grants are available. They will keep us all informed as matters progress. … Continue reading →
In the Spring 2015 edition: Something’s stirring up in Oliver’s Battery, and it’s not just the snowdrops! It’s the Focus Group Discussions for the Oliver’s Battery Community Plan – the very first consultation exercise taking place in the run up … Continue reading →
In the Winter 2014 edition, wishing you a Merry Christmas, we suggested ways to celebrate Christmas in Winchester. Stock up at the Christmas and Farmers’ markets. See Santa at the Watercress Line Santa Special or the Santa Fun Run. Enjoy the seasonal … Continue reading →
