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A rider takes part in the point-to-point racing at Hackwood Park
A rider takes part in the point-to-point racing at Hackwood Park
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Ryan Dewar, 24, has written an instrumental song following an accident last year
Ryan Dewar, 24, has written an instrumental song following an accident last year
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Josh Payne, 15, has signed YTS forms with Portsmouth Football Club
Josh Payne, 15, has signed YTS forms with Portsmouth Football Club
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A youngster at Noah’s Ark Pre-school takes part in an Easter bonnet parade
A youngster at Noah's Ark Pre-school takes part in an Easter bonnet parade
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A pheasant, pictured in woods between Oakley and North Waltham
A pheasant, pictured in woods between Oakley and North Waltham
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1986: Action from the Overton 10-mile road race
1986: Action from the Overton 10-mile road race
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1986: BATS’ French night at Viables
1986: BATS' French night at Viables
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1976: Silchester dancing class for youngsters
1976: Silchester dancing class for youngsters
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1996: The Vyne school choir, who were chosen to take part in Joseph at The Mayflower, Southampton, with Philip Schofield
1996: The Vyne school choir, who were chosen to take part in Joseph at The Mayflower, Southampton, with Philip Schofield
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1976: Winklebury Majorettes at the ABC cinema
1976: Winklebury Majorettes at the ABC cinema
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1996: Line dancing at Richard Aldworth school
1996: Line dancing at Richard Aldworth school
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1986: The opening of Tylney Hall as a hotel
1986: The opening of Tylney Hall as a hotel
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1986: An Easter bonnet competition at Winklebury play centre with Hi-De-Hi’s Felix Bowness
1986: An Easter bonnet competition at Winklebury play centre with Hi-De-Hi's Felix Bowness
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1996: Members of the Popley community watch as Stuart Cairns hands over the keys of the new community building to Les Carnell and Garry Matthews
1996: Members of the Popley community watch as Stuart Cairns hands over the keys of the new community building to Les Carnell and Garry Matthews
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1976: Fancy dress at Alberto Culver
1976: Fancy dress at Alberto Culver
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1976: Basingstoke ladies’ athletics team
1976: Basingstoke ladies' athletics team
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David Smith, who has written a World Cup anthem for England called The Flags Are Out (Hope and Glory)
David Smith, who has written a World Cup anthem for England called The Flags Are Out (Hope and Glory)
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Joanna Woodgate and Jude Gardner take part in an Easter egg hunt at Sherfield school
Joanna Woodgate and Jude Gardner take part in an Easter egg hunt at Sherfield school
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Zoe Perryman and Neil Baker with their eight-month-old triplets George, Charlie and Harry Baker
Zoe Perryman and Neil Baker with their eight-month-old triplets George, Charlie and Harry Baker
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Darts legend Bobby George visits The Crown in Odiham
Darts legend Bobby George visits The Crown in Odiham
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Borough’s ‘champions’ can show others the way forward
RECYCLING champions are being urged to sign up to a Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council scheme to help other residents follow their good example. The council is setting up a network of keen recyclers who want to do their bit to help other people
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Festival Place is centre of attention
FESTIVAL Place's energy efficiency drive has earned it a place in the international spotlight. A Sky News team spent Monday, November 6, filming in Basingstoke shopping centre for its coverage of the publication of the Stern Review on the consequences
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Performers with prestige
GIVEN that I chose to go to Trinity College, Dublin, so that I could do my exams in the same room as Julie Walters' character in Educating Rita (well, mostly), I am understandably thrilled to have the opportunity to sit beside her tutor from said classic
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Henry V brought bang up to date
WHEN does a man who leads his country to war become a hero? The innovative and critically-acclaimed Love & Madness Ensemble present a new production of Henry V at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday, November 16, at 7.30pm, which explores the theme
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Visitors get an Eiffel of France at evening
VISITORS to Martins of Basingstoke soaked up the sights and sounds of France at the Renault dealership in London Road. It was all part of a four-day celebration of the Renault franchise moving to a prestigious permanent site. The event started with
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Baughurst
CHURCH service: On Sunday, November 19, there will be a Toy Service at St Stephen's Church, Baughurst, at 11am, when you are invited to take along new or unwanted toys. These will then be distributed across a wide area, by Homestart Clere, to children
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Bramley
THE National Grid: What will happen in The Frith? Go to the village hall on the evening of November 26, when the National Grid will be holding an exhibition to tell just what is happening. ADVENT fair: Bramley School Association will present Father
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Brighton Hill
CHURCH of Christ the King: On November 4, balloons and bunting marked the way to the table-top sale in the church. Stalls were offering jewellery, books, Christmas cards, cakes and bric-a-brac. There was also a Traidcraft white elephant stall. The
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Chineham
VANDALISM: This week's column starts with a rather sad topic. Lately, some youths have been throwing stones at passing buses and have, on a number of occasions, smashed the windows. This has been happening at different locations within Chineham
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Cliddesden
CONSERVATION: Cliddesden Community Conservation Group has organised a hedge-planting weekend on November 25 and 26. The aim is to plant 1,500 hedgerow plants opposite Headstarts Nursery. Lots of volunteers are required, with whatever amount of time
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
BABY: You may well have seen the stork at the top of the village, that heralded the arrival of Francesca Elizabeth Seagrave, who was born on October 17. She is a second beautiful daughter for Annick and Ian and a lovely sister for Fflavia. Congratulations
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Hatch Warren
FIREWORK extravaganza: The night skies over Hatch Warren and Beggarwood were lit up on Saturday, November 4, by the annual Hatch Warren Fireworks Extravaganza. Big crowds flocked to the centre to watch the exciting display, which now draws in people
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Kempshott
WELL done: After three local firework displays all in one area this weekend, I am exhausted. The first one was at Kempshott Village Hall Social Club, which did really well and gave a wonderful display. The second one was over at Hatch Warren where
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Pamber Heath
THEATRE evenings: Saturday, November 4, saw Pamber Heath audiences enjoying the first show of the new season, The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra. What a great evening it turned out to be! The musicians played everything from double bass to
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Kingsclere
BEAVERS: Thankfully, we are seeing a resurgence in the Scout world with both Beaver and Cub Scout packs up and running. More help is needed, particularly with the Beavers. If you could offer skills, even some of the time, then call Ian Norris on
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Oakley
CHRISTMAS cards: Packs of the ever-popular Oakley Christmas cards depicting winter scenes of the village are now available from Redwoods at a cost of £2 for five cards. SURGERY website: The Oakley and Overton village surgery website is now live and
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Oakridge/South View
OAKRIDGE Hall for All: There is a coffee morning every Friday, from 10am to noon, where you can meet other Oakridge residents and make some new friends. On Thursday, from 2pm to 3pm, why not come along to the hall for line dancing with the Booted Out
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Rotherwick
MEET Norris... Many people in the village already know Molly, the Shetland pony at Rooks Farm, and have heard a new plaintive bleating in conversation with Molly's whinnies. Norris is a very friendly sheep, kindly donated by Helen and James Hague,
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Old Basing
CLEAN-UP: Thank you to all who participated in the Lychpit litter and graffiti clean-up session on Saturday, October 28, including MP Maria Miller and her daughter, who both joined in. RECREATION ground: Work on the rebuilding of the workshop at the
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
DISCO: There's to be a '60s and '70s disco with Mr T on Saturday, November 18, from 8pm to late! Tickets cost £5, and are available from The Shop, The White Hart and the village hall. AGM: The annual general meeting of the village hall will be held
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Silchester
SILCHESTER Association: Tickets are now on sale for the three-band Christmas dance, on December 2, from 0118 9701096 or 9700470. The bar opens at 6.30pm, with dancing from 7pm. In the afternoon, Santa will visit the young children's party. Tickets
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Tadley
WALKING the Way to Health: For the last two years this has been run successfully by volunteer leaders who have done a great job. Unfortunately, they are no longer able to continue this, so, from December to Easter, the walks have a new starting point
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It’s FA-ntastic!
"A GREAT day for Basingstoke Town Football Club and a great day for Basingstoke." Those were the words of club president Rafi Razzak after he and 400-plus dedicated Basingstoke football fans had witnessed one of the greatest moments in the 110-year
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Police investigate drugs link after blaze at house
A SUSPECTED cannabis factory has been discovered at a house in Basingstoke after a small fire broke out. A neighbour raised the alarm at 9.15am after spotting smoke coming through the roof. She said a man who came out of the house, ran off when
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Shoppers pause to remember fallen soldiers
FALLEN soldiers were remembered in Basingstoke on Saturday, as people marked Armistice Day. A large crowd of shoppers in The Malls gathered in Castle Square as buglers from The Old Basing Royal British Legion Corps of Drums played the Last Post.
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Town boss proud of team that beat the odds to win
FRANCIS Vines spoke of his pride at seeing his Basingstoke Town side upset the odds to beat a team three leagues above them. Speaking immediately after the game, the Town manager said he was worn out, but had not found the match as nerve-wracking as
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Matt’s the way you do it in the FA Cup
Chesterfield 0, Basingstoke Town 1 MATT Warner booked his place among Basingstoke Town's legends when his first-half strike earned the Dragons a famous FA Cup win over League One Chesterfield. Town provided the shock win of the first round at Saltergate
