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28th JANUARY 2012 - A CELEBRATION OF HAMPSHIRE GAME 25th FEBRUARY 2012 - AN EVENING OF MAGIC – Dinner and close up magic – £29.99 COMING IN 2012 – WATCH THIS SPACE OR CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL DETAILS REPORT OF THE MEETING OF WORLDHAM PARISH COUNCIL Among the matters considered were the following: • BYWAYS OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC – a meeting is still being sought with the Area Countryside Access Manager to discuss the problems of Candovers and Watery Lane. This is likely to take place in December. • PLAYGROUND – it was agreed to accept the quote from Paul Grace for repairs to the playground equipment surrounds and for cutting back overgrown ivy and brambles. • Councillor Bagnell led a discussion about a possible upgrade of the playground. A number of points both for and against an extensive upgrade of the playground were made and it was agreed to defer a decision as to the way forward until Councillors had further time for reflection. Two letters of comment were presented to councillors for their consideration. • TRAFFIC AND ROADS – The clerk reported that he had sent a detailed letter of comment to Mark Kemp-Gee regarding the recent road ‘repairs’ on B3004 and, as yet, had not received a reply. He had also contacted Hampshire Highways concerning the possible imposition of speed limits in Worldham Parish on B3004 and B3006 and the problems of inadequate sight lines at Three Horseshoes junction and also at the Round House. He had requested a meeting with Hampshire Highways but that, as yet, had not been arranged. • CYCLEPATH – this was still under consideration and approaches would be made to interested parties such as SDNP for possible assistance. • COMMUNITY FORUM – Mrs J Clay from Selborne PC had volunteered to represent the cluster of Parish Councils consisting of Selborne, Worldham and Kingsley on the Community Forum. Doubts were expressed about the re-organisation of the Forum in this way. • REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COUNCILLORS AND THE CLERK were presented – • VILLAGE HALL – Councillor Gaffney reported on the recent meeting of the Village Hall Committee. A gate at the bottom of the steps and catches to the stage doors were being organised. An inspection of the hall would take place in the next few days. Advice would be sought about the acoustics of the hall. A number of suggestions for activities in the hall had been suggested. • PLANNING – Councillors noted that a certificate of lawfulness had been applied for on The Cottage site and that an appeal had been lodged relating to The Acorn. The councillors did not add to their original comments. REPORT OF THE MEETING OF WORLDHAM PARISH COUNCIL ON The new co-opted councillor, Mrs Tara Goodwyn, from West Worldham, was welcomed to the meeting. BRIDLEWAYS OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC (BOATs) It was decided to apply for Traffic Restriction Orders on Watery Lane and Candovers. HIGHWAYS The Clerk reported that Selborne Parish Council had decided to proceed with a Speedwatch scheme. It was agreed to hold a open meeting of parishioners in October to discuss this scheme in relation to Worldham and to consider other traffic issues. COMMUNITY FORUM Cllr Trigwell-Jones reported on a meeting chaired by David Parkinson from East Hampshire District Council with representatives from Worldham, Selborne and Kingsley Parish Councils to consider changes being made to the way the District Council’s Community Forums are organised. Concerns were raised about an added layer of bureaucracy and conflicts of interest for parish councillors representing other parish councils on the Forum. Cllr Blake reported on a training meeting on the Code of Conduct for councillors. PLAYGROUND The annual Playground Inspection Report was presented. It was agreed to make enquiries about equipment to upgrade the Playground and also to provide a picnic table. QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE Councillors agreed to a grant of £500 towards a Parish event to celebrate the Jubilee. They also agreed to put forward a request for a grant for bunting under the EHDC’s Community Initiative Fund. VILLAGE HALL Grateful thanks were expressed to Mrs Debbie Pusey, the Village Hall Secretary, who had resigned with effect from 31 July. Mr Mike Walker had agreed to undertake the task of Village Hall bookings. The Village Hall Committee would discuss the problem of the cleaning of the hall. Tenders for the installation of a gate on the steps of the hall were being requested. The need to register the septic tank used by the Village Hall was raised (see separate note elsewhere in Kingsworld). ROADSIDE VERGES AND FOOTPATHS Concern was expressed at the untidiness of many verges and footpaths in East Worldham. Many people worked hard to keep areas of the village tidy but a plea was made for all householders to tidy up the outside of their properties (see Brickbats). I met a friend at the Three Horseshoes in East Worldham on Friday evening. It was the first time I had been since it has been given its new look. It looked amazing – so much more welcoming – a great village pub. Blanche and Alex have done a great job of transforming the pub. Gone is the dated old carpet replaced by lovely wood floors, the whole place looks fresh and a place you want to visit. Hope to visit again soon! For more information on what’s happening visit the pubs website: http://www.3horseshoesalton.co.uk/ THE THREE HORSESHOES GETS A MAKEOVER……. The Three Horseshoes at East Worldham is celebrating its new makeover and wants to invite you to a party! ‘Party in the Pub’ is on bank holiday Saturday 28th May with a live music and curry night. The music starts after 8pm and our selection of currys are served from 6pm – come along and enjoy the fun! Since their arrival in January, the team at The Three Horseshoes have been working hard to build a good reputation for food and customer service. Their friendly welcome puts you at ease – sample the real ales, wines and soft drinks whilst enjoying a snack on the comfortable fireside sofas, or dine al-fresco in the lovely walled garden. The menu of modern pub classics and good, home cooked country fare is updated regularly and fresh local produce is used wherever possible. Friday 20th May sees the new Summer menu introduced – with dishes such as fresh whole grilled sardines or local sausages in Kingsley honey and sesame seeds, to classics such as ale battered cod and home-made burgers with local chilli chutney. From 24th May Wednesdays see the introduction of the ‘Young at Heart’ menus. Smaller plates for the over 60s – 2 courses for £6.50 or 3 courses for £8.50 with a choice of 3 dishes for each – served lunchtime and early evening. If you have friends coming to visit, why not book one of their letting rooms? Each is individually styled and has all the facilities you would expect of a comfortable country inn. The ‘Drawing Room’ also lends itself to parties and functions and is ideal for daytime or evening use – just call and ask. Due to the refurbishment, there will be lots of spare pub paraphernalia, so on August Bank Holiday Saturday they are planning a garage sale and fun day – put this in your diary too! Full details can be found on the Three Horseshoes website – please click here |
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