Havenstreet Remembers

Award-winning journalist, Keith Newbery MBE, is writing and compiling a history of life in Havenstreet over the years.

Keith’s affection for Havenstreet – where he spent much of his childhood and where his late father was born – has been extensively chronicled in his weekly column in the County Press.

All profits from the book will go to St Peter’s Church, Havenstreet – but your help will be required if the project is to be a success.

Keith is looking for old photographs of life in the village to be included in the book – so ransack your family albums and bring the pictures along to a special meeting to be held in the Community Centre on Sunday, March 11, between 2-5pm.

This will be a perfect opportunity for a get-together and light refreshments will be served.

School photographs, those taken at village events, those of sports teams from years gone by, WI outings, church occasions,  war-time photos or even family pictures of former village residents – the list is endless and all will be welcomed.

Please be sure to name as many people as possible in the photographs, and place them in an envelope clearly marked with your address so they can be returned safely.

Written memories will also be gratefully received, though Keith is willing to come along and interview those reluctant to put pen to paper!

Havenstreet is a wonderful village full of memories and it is time they were recorded for posterity.

See you on March 11!

Elm Tree Project

Get involved in London 2012

If you want to plan a celebration for the London 2012 Olympic Games, sign up to be a Local Leader and whether you invite three friends or your whole community, you will be provided with the tools to make your celebration one to remember.

Local Leaders

New Waste Collection Services

A new waste collection service is being rolled out across the Island starting this month – the aim is to increase recyling and reduce the amount of household rubbish that ends up in landfill.

For further information, please visit the Isle of Wight Council website:

http://www.iwight.com/council/departments/waste/consulta.asp

Severe Weather

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wet and very windy weather, valid until 13:00 on 3 Jan 2012.

This is likely to lead to travel disruption, and possible damage to structures – with debris on roads and possible road closures to be expected.

Please contact Isle of Wight Council if you need to report a fallen tree or other Highways problem on 821000. Power/electricity outages should be reported to UK Power Networks on 0800 783 8866. If your own home or property is damaged, check your home insurance documentation for advice.

In an emergency, please make contact with the relevant emergency services.

Please take care while travelling on Havenstreet and Ashey and the rest of the Island.

Rubbish/Waste collections

The Isle of Wight Council have amended rubbish collections for the Christmas and New Year Period.

The next collection in Havenstreet will be Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

In Ashey, the next collection will be on the usual day of the week beginning 2nd January 2012.

Further information can be found on the Isle of Wight Council website

Christmas Tree Festival at St Peters Church, Havenstreet

St. Peter’s Church in Havenstreet will be open for four days for people to come and visit the Church and look at the Christmas Trees that the local community have dressed.

This year’s theme is ‘For All the Saints’

And is from 22nd December, 27th December, 28th December and 29th December from 10.30.a.m. – 4.00.p.m

December Parish Surgery

The Parish Surgery for December will be held at Havenstreet Community Centre on Saturday 17th December from 10am to 12 midday.

Wootton Bridge Christmas Festival – 16 & 17 December 2011

Wootton Christmas Festival Details

Friday 16th December 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Roving nativity play
(starts at Brannon Way Village Square at 6.00 p.m.)
followed by:-
Singing around the Christmas Tree
Village Choirs
Guith Morris Dancers
Raffle
Hot & cold drinks, mince pies & biscuits will be provided
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Saturday 17th December 10.30a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Stalls, Traidcraft
Crafts for the children to make
Follow the Trail
Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Community Education Unit
Roving Magician
Lucky Dip
Raffle to be drawn at 3.00p.m.
Hot & cold drinks, mince pies & biscuits will be provided

Havenstreet and Ashey remember War Dead

Services of remembrance were held at the Willis Fleming memorial and at Ashey Cemetery on Sunday 13 November 2011.

Cllr Veronica Hattersley laid a wreath at the Willis Fleming memorial on behalf of the Parish Council and parishioners of Havenstreet and Ashey. The wreath at Ashey was laid by Cllr Bob Blezzard.

Boys Brigade Buglers were present at both services.