Hungerford Police November Update

We have had several incidents on the Common involving injuries and the death of cows caused by undue care and attention of drivers, I would like to ask people driving along the Common to be aware of the speed limits. I have personally witnessed drivers trying to nudge the cows out of the way with their vehicle. This is totally unacceptable behaviour, and if you do have an accident with a cow you must report it to the police. Failure to do this is an offence under the Road Traffic act 1988.

Bonfire Night has just gone and it reminds me, ready for next year, about some of the current laws that follow:
You must be 18 years old to have fireworks in your possession. You must not set any fireworks off between 11pm and 7am. You must have a licence to have professional fireworks in your possession. Persons may not sell fireworks without a valid licence. Although fireworks are an enjoyable experience, if abused they can be extremely dangerous. If you witness anybody breaking these laws please get in contact with us straight away on 999. People abusing the firework laws could be fined £5000 or face prison.

There has been a series of incidents occurring at Hungerford Railway Station during last month. This involves groups of youths gathering in the evenings, and behaving anti-socially, combined with other offences that have happened on the trains themselves. If you see any groups of youths on the platform, please call us on 0845 8 505 505. We have been working with members of British Transport Police in order to combat the problem, but information from the public is always of use.

We have set dates to target driving offences, including the use of mobile phones and seatbelts in and around the Hungerford area. Leaflet drops have been done in Hillside Road and Tarrants Hill regarding parking. Could people bear in mind that pedestrians have to be able to get past with a pushchair, and disabled people with a mobility scooter.

PCSO Debbie Randall 08458505505 or mobile 07970145703
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Hungerford deborah.randall@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

 

Library News

DID YOU KNOW - 2008 is the National Year of Reading ?

Since the new Library opened on the 4th Jan this year, almost a thousand new members have been registered and many more have visited us for free Internet use, tourist enquiries and collection of Travel Tokens. If you are thinking of joining the Library, now is the time to do it! Enrol before the end of this year, and you will be entitled to borrow a DVD or Playstation / WII game without charge on the day that you sign up. Please bring proof of address, e.g. Utility bill or Driving Licence.

DID YOU KNOW - anyone living in West Berks over 60 can register at the Library for their free Travel Tokens? With proof of age and address we can then issue the amount due to you at any time.

DID YOU KNOW - we have started a Book Group at the Library ? If you are interested, come along and join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 6-7 pm or phone the Library (01488 682660 ) for further details.

S.L.

 

Community Action for Savernake Hospital


Just a little update………...October 18th 2008:
The PCT’s petition for leave to appeal was formally recorded as having been submitted to the House of Lords on 7th October (as it was lodged at the House of Lords on 28th July after Parliament rose for the summer recess it has not been formally dealt with until now) and has been referred to an Appeal Committee. This is a committee of three Law Lords who will grant or refuse leave to appeal on the papers alone. This process should take six to eight weeks, so we should have decision one way or the other around the end of November. The latest we would expect to hear is by Christmas.
You can now get instant news (and hopefully views) from Friends of Savernake and they are reporting on the campaign - CASH page http://www.friendsofsavernake.org/

 

Hungerford "Rotary Youth Leadership Award" (RYLA) July 2009


Do you know somebody who has, OR, are you between the ages of 18 (as at July 2009) & 25, and believe you have leadership potential which is either unrecognised or yet to be developed? If so the Rotary Club of Hungerford may be able to sponsor you on the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). Selected young people are given the opportunity of a week's training experience in Snowdonia each July under expert supervision and guidance. You must be physically fit and keen to realise your potential in this context. Interested? Please contact Hungerford Rotarian, Robin Kellow, on 01488 682745 for further details on the selection process.

 

Christmas parcels for the over 80’

We are again very fortunate to receive Christmas parcels for the over 80’s from the Newbury Weekly News.

These will be distributed to all listed Over 80’s on Saturday 13th December, and many grateful thanks go to the CHAIN drivers who undertake the delivery . (After last year’s downpour we hope for better weather!).

After organising this happy event for the last 10 years I am now handing the reins over to David and Janet Long who have very kindly offered to carry on the listing and distribution. So if in 2009 you become 80 years young then please ring 682931 when your names will be included in that year’s delivery.

With sincere best wishes to you all and happy memories of the past 10 years, do enjoy your parcels and have a truly blissful Christmas.
Betty Grant

 

Hungerford Round Table...Santa Foat

Shalbourne 30th November ,
December, Inkpen 1st & 2nd , Chilton Foliat & Eddington 3rd , Great Shefford 4th ,
Hungerford 5th,8th,9th,10th,11th,
Kintbury 13th & 14th,.

Friday 12th Hungerford Extravaganza – HRT Stall (NO Santa Float) ,

Tree mulching will be on Sunday 11th January 2009.. Outside the Town Hall

 

 

Hungerford Town Band

Christmas Concert …….. is to be held in
The Corn Exchange on Saturday 13th December at 7.30pm.
Tickets available from Crown Needlework or band members.

 

A Victorian Christmas in the Parlour

A seasonal entertainment to delight and amuse withPippa Longworth & Karl Daymond
Take a break from those hectic Christmas preparations, sit back and enjoy a magical evening of festive tales, fun, laughter and some of the most beautiful music ever written for the voice, presented by two international stars.
The Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 from
Newbury Building Society. or tel. 684038