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 →
In the Autumn 2014 edition, our lead story was the BFOBRCA Chairman’s Report to the Annual General Meeting for 2014. Trustee Rachel Skinner reported on improvements to the Community Centre and the development of the new website. She thanked the Badger Farm … Continue reading →
In the Summer 2014 edition we celebrate the launch of our new website! Stanmore Primary School pupils were absolutely delighted to win two prizes in their very first attempt at Global Rock Challenge at Southampton Guildhall. They also experienced success … Continue reading →
In the Spring 2014 edition we kicked-off with a long bulletin from Badger Farm Parish Council which included news that their long standing Clerk is leaving soon and so they were looking for a new Clerk. Recent bad weather had caused problems: … Continue reading →
In the Winter 2013 edition we find out that the Warm up Winchester Campaign is designed to promote ECO funding in the Winchester District to get people access to heating systems and insulation at low or no cost. Oliver’s Battery … Continue reading →
