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: 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
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
Hungerford "Rotary Youth Leadership Award" (RYLA) July 2009
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.
Hungerford Round Table...Santa Foat Shalbourne 30th November , 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
A Victorian Christmas in the Parlour A seasonal entertainment to delight and amuse withPippa
Longworth & Karl Daymond |