Alex comes from his hospital bed to thank supporters

Nothing was going to keep Alex Lewis away from the community fundraiser held in is honour on Saturday.

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Chance for children to learn survival skills

CHILDREN can learn survival skills at the Nature’s Child Bushcraft for Little People event which will take place at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey on July 7 from 10am.

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Show some horse sense

The chairman of Romsey’s War Horse project is asking businesses in the town to show their support by placing a horse in their window during July.

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Outreach for the sky

TWO Romsey sisters are making a tandem skydive over Salisbury Plain to raise cash for a Hampshire charity.

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Meet the Lions

ANYONE interested in joining Romsey Lions should visit the Crosfield Hall on Sunday (June 29) when the club is hosting an informal recruitment event from 2pm to 5pm.

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CAB says it will be business as usual following merger

A NEW chapter will begin next week when the Test Valley Citizens Advice Bureau is born. Romsey and District and Andover Citizens Advice Bureaux are merging on Tuesday (July 1) and the new charity will be headed by Ange Moon who will responsible for the overall strategy and management of services provided by the organisation.

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Discount for 'Early Bird' walkers

Charity fund-raisers hoping to take part in the popular Walk the Test Way in October will receive a discount on their registration fee if they sign up before August 1.

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Wind farm could create sound barrier to returning salmon

PLAN for a huge wind farm off the Hampshire coast have sparked fears that the project will damage the county’s salmon fishing industry.

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Concert by George

The annual George’s Trust Concert in the Park organised by the Romsey Bandstand and Entertainment Trust will take place on Sunday, (June 29) from 3pm in the War Memorial Park.

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Carnival creatures

ORGANISERS of Lockerley and East Dean Carnival are putting the finishing touches to tomorrow afternoon’s parade.

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Villages urged to draw up their own emergency flood plans

TEST Valley villages must have their own emergency action plans to deal with flooding.

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Lorry driver denies causing death of OAP

A ROMSEY lorry driver accused of causing the death of an 87-year-old man in a crash at a petrol station forecourt has appeared in court.

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Brave Alex loses his last limb

A man who became a triple amputee when a cold developed into a flesh-eating bug has undergone an emergency amputation of his only remaining limb.

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House history

ROMSEY Local History Society will be looking at the history of Spurshold House in Salisbury Road this evening.

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Chris has been close to greatness

Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard is to give a talk to a Romsey church’s men’s group.

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Tools charity opens its doors...

CHARITY Tools for Self Reliance will open the doors to its Netley Marsh workshops this Saturday (June 28).

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Halterworth's volcanic rock wows challenge judges

HALTERWORTH Primary School pupils are over the moon after winning a prestigious dance competition.

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MP tops poll at responsing to constituents

ROMSEY and Southampton North’s MP is top of the class when it comes to responding to constituents queries.

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Festival is bigger than just Romsey...

he 2014 Romsey Festival will be spreading its wings, with a number of events being held in the surrounding area.

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Romsey's new management team in place

FOLLOWING the appointment of James Phillips as head coach, Romsey Town have unveiled their full management team line-up for 2014/15.

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Buried treasures return to town

RELICS of Romsey’s past have been returned to the town thanks to a chance find.

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Shining a light on solar plan

MORE details have been released about plans to build a solar farm on the outskirts of Lee, near Romsey.

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Town council promise a fresh start for market

Romsey’s market will be run by the town council from next April.

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Roger's support for appeal is heartfelt

HE’S lucky to be alive and he’s got experts at Southampton’s Wessex Cardiac Centre to thank for saving him after a massive heart attack.

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Now tips face the county axe

ROMSEY’S household waste recycling centre at Timsbury could be axed in a cost-cutting move planned by Hampshire County Council.

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Wellow office raiders steal computers and cameras worth £11,000

POLICE are hunting a gang who got way with computer and camera equipment worth more than £11,000 after raiding three offices in Test Valley village.

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Find out more about cemetery trees

The trees at Botley Road cemetery are an important part of the Romsey skyline and this week the public will have a chance to find out more about them.

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NCT committee seeks new members

THE Romsey and District Branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is looking for some new blood as the existing committee members’ children are growing up fast.

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Professor awarded CBE for services to public health

A ROMSEY woman was included in the Queen's birthday honours. Professor Catherine Law was awarded the CBE for services to public health.

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Get to know cemetery's living landmarks

The trees at Botley Road cemetery are an important part of the Romsey skyline and next week the public have a chance to find out more about them.

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NCT mums hoping to hand over to the next generation

The Romsey and District Branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is looking for some new blood as existing committee members’ children are growing up.

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Spout master

THIS amazing 20ft high water fountain was captured on camera by Romsey District Scouts chairman John Stevens.

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Flooding report highlights problems but offers few solutions

DRAINAGE and river defences in Romsey should be beefed up to avoid a repeat of flooding which saw residents fleeing homes and businesses losing millions, an inquiry has urged.

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Thousands raised in memory of lost sailors

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for charity in memory of sailors lost at sea on a Southampton yacht.

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Village day is a roaring forties success

Coming just 24 hours after the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Chilworth Village Day had a 1940s theme.

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Ganger gets the upper hand in Extra planning debate

Two plans which offer sports facilities alongside new housing were debated at a special meeting of Romsey Extra Parish council last Thursday.

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Geoff enjoys his coast-to-coast adventure

A Wellow pensioner has completed a 200-mile coast to coast walk in aid of a hospice which treated his wife.

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Police warn of rogue trader

POLICE are looking for two women after they demanded money from a Romsey pensioner. Officers say the women called at the man’s home in Viney Avenue and offered to do some gardening work for him.

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Police chief rejects call for Stanbridge public inquiry

HAMPSHIRE’S top police officer has rejected calls for a public inquiry into a school hit by sex abuse claims.

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Plans for 300 homes at woodland site

WOODLAND providing an important green gap between two Test Valley communities is under renewed threat from development.

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Awbridge students quiz MP

BUDDING journalists had the chance to grill Caroline Nokes after the Romsey and Southampton North MP agreed to be interviewed as part of a school project.

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Brand new strip for young rugby players

RUGBY playing youngsters at the Mountbatten School in Romsey are boasting a brand new strip, thanks to new sponsorship.

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The sweet taste of success?

Romsey cupcake expert Bronya Seifert (right) and tourist office assistant Jean Olingschlaeger put their taste buds to the test before the Great Junior Cupcake Bake-off judging on Saturday (14 June). The cupcake contest is part of a free Garden Party taking place from 11am to 2pm on Saturday in the gardens of King John’s House.

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Netley Marsh in carnival mood

SPECTATORS are expected to line the route of Saturday’s annual carnival procession at Netley Marsh.

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Pupils and staff step out for charity fundraiser

PUPILS at Hampshire Collegiate Prep School in Romsey have been pacing their school grounds to support youngsters with heart conditions.

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Spitfires on standby for flying visit to village festival

A heady mix of fine ales and entertainment will be on tap at a village beer festival this Saturday.

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Barry's going ga ga at the Plaza

Comedy legend Barry Cryer, of Sorry I Havn't A Clue fame, brings his show Going Ga Ga to Romsey’s Plaza Theatre this Saturday.

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Copythorne on a carnival high

HIPPIES, air hostesses and Christmas elves – the annual Copythorne Carnival had it all.

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Village pub re-opens after floods

The landlady of a pub closed for weeks following the floods has praised all those who have helped the business get back on its feet.

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June, 6, 1944 - the day I'll never forget

“It is not something you will ever forget”

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Village fayre gets into the D-Day spirit

East Tytherley is stepping back in time this weekend to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

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Proposal for 19 homes turned down amid congestion fears

PROTESTERS have won the first round into their battle to stop 19 homes being built on Romsey’s eastern outskirts.

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Royal welcome for £1m Whiteparish Memorial Centre

A NEW £1million community hall at Whiteparish has royal approval.

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Setback for Duttons Road retirement homes

A SCHEME to build retirement flats on the site of the former Test Valley Borough Council offices in Romsey received a surprise setback this week when it was rejected by the authority’s own councillors.

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Eighty-acre solar farm planned for Broadlands

A SOLAR farm covering 80 acres of land could be built on the Broadlands estate.

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Fun on the green at Woodley

Romsey churches will team up to host an afternoon of fun at Woodley Green on Saturday, (June 7).

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Extra planning meeting to discuss Ganger Farm and Highwood Lane schemes

Romsey Extra Parish Council has called an extraordinary planning meeting to discuss two major housing applications which also involve sports facilities.

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Copythorne prepares for carnival weekend

ORGANISERS say this weekend’s Copythorne Carnival will be one of the best yet.

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Jeweller makes money-back pledge if Brazil win World Cup

FOR most punters there is not a better bet for the World Cup than Brazil.

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Looking into town's future

RESIDENTS are invited to attend the Romsey Future drop in event on Saturday, June 14 at the Town Hall.

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Community panel holds annual meeting

ROMSEY Community Panel will hold its annual meeting on June 5.

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History talk at St John's House

A NEW Forest historian will give an illustrated talk in Romsey on June 4

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