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Students take part in a 24-hour sponsored netball event at Brighton Hill Community College
Students take part in a 24-hour sponsored netball event at Brighton Hill Community College
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Faye Chamberlain inflicts an all-over body wax on Ben Rosier at Waxworks
Faye Chamberlain inflicts an all-over body wax on Ben Rosier at Waxworks
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Dickie Davies with Pudsey at Sandford Springs Golf Club’s annual day of fun
Dickie Davies with Pudsey at Sandford Springs Golf Club's annual day of fun
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DJ Danny Dee attempts to break the continuous DJ-ing world record at The Academy
DJ Danny Dee attempts to break the continuous DJ-ing world record at The Academy
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The 7th Basingstoke Brownies celebrate their 50th anniversary and raise funds
The 7th Basingstoke Brownies celebrate their 50th anniversary and raise funds
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Kier Building Services Engineers don Wild West attire for a fundraising day
Kier Building Services Engineers don Wild West attire for a fundraising day
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Making the perfect CHOICE
THE Business Unit at BCOT has successfully delivered six bespoke training sessions for CHOICE care group this year. Government legislation now dictates that all employees within the care sector are suitably trained in all relevant areas of health and
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Car of the Year title winner is revealed
THE Ford S-MAX has been awarded the prestigious title of Car of the Year 2007. The Car of the Year is an international award, judged by a panel of 58 top motoring journalists from 22 European countries. Its objective is to acclaim the most outstanding
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Work begins on new Mercedes dealership
THE ground has been broken to mark the start of the construction of a new Mercedes-Benz dealership for Tony Purslow Limited. The new facility, which is in Guildford, will replace the current Aldershot Road site in July 2007. Tony Purslow in Basingstoke
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Baughurst
LODDON Valley Day Care Centre: Is held at the Ambrose Allen Centre in Franklin Avenue, Tadley, and has vacancies at the present time for residents of Tadley and the surrounding villages who need caring for during the day, to enable their family, carers
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Bramley
ADVENT fair: Father Christmas will be at the village hall on November 25, from 10am to noon. THE Frith: On the evening of Thursday, November 23, the National Grid will hold an exhibition in the village hall. It is important the residents take this
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Brighton Hill
ASDA's Christmas lights: Were turned on recently. On Friday, November 10, Salvation Army musicians entertained outside the store and people joined in the carols. Sally Heather, the new vicar at the Church of Christ the King, switched on the lights
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Chineham
PARISH council: At the monthly meeting, the council considered the budget for the forthcoming year. The intention is to maintain the parish council element of any council tax increases at a level below inflation. However, the council is giving serious
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
CHRISTMAS: Is coming and the arrangements for the Christmas fair are gathering momentum. Jenni Gould is collecting prizes for the tombola. If you have any chocolates, biscuits, smellies, gifts etc that you would like to donate, you can take them to
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Kingsclere
OLD Kingsclere: Bill Fergie visits the Heritage Association on Thursday, November 23, at 7.30pm, to talk about "Early Kingsclere Houses". He is chairman of Hampshire Buildings Survey Group and is dedicated to research into ancient buildings. Bill
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Hatch Warren
CHOCOLATE heaven: Next month's meeting of Hatch Warren WI will be an evening for pre-Christmas indulgence . Julie Handford, from House of Treats, will be visiting with a talk about chocolates, and will have some special handmade chocolates for sale
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Oakley
CHRISTMAS shopping evening: Oakley Infant School's Christmas shopping evening is on Friday, December 1, from 6pm until 8pm. Tickets to see Santa are already on sale from Lisa-Marie on 780312. CAROLS: Tickets are now on sale at Redwoods in Oakley
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Oakridge/South View
ACTIVITIES: I have mentioned some activities at The Vyne Community School. A lot of them started in September, but they will all be repeated next term and enrolment is on January 15, 2007, so you haven't missed out. Amongst those to look out for
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Old Basing
OLD Basing Lawn Tennis Club's grand quiz night: Is being held on Saturday, November 25, at Old Basing Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Contact Chris Jones on 07968 952894 for tickets. CHRISTMAS craft fayre: On Sunday, November 26, from 2pm until
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Pamber Heath
CHRISTMAS presents: Here are two ideas for presents this year. The TADS (Tadley and District History Society) calendar for 2007 is available. Local houses feature in this glossy publication with all the history about them. At £4 it is very good
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Popley
MELROSE Hall: Is having its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 25, from 2pm until 4pm. Its stalls include a lucky dip, raffle, soft toys and hand-made cards. There will be a refreshment area to sit and sample tea and cakes. The Melrose Hall
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Rotherwick
'TIS the season to be jolly... At our local National Trust treasure. The special Christmas garden shop at West Green House is now open through to December 17, where gifts and decorations have been selected from all over Europe, not to be found anywhere
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
REMEMBRANCE Service: The area beside the war memorial was crowded with those attending the service conducted by Richard Elphick. Richard asked us to remember relatives and friends who have been lost in the two world wars and conflicts since, as well
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Silchester
CHILDREN'S party: Is on December 9. There is only one more day to book your child's place with Ali on 0118 9700702. It is free for children whose parents are members of Silchester Association. REMEMBRANCE Day: Was celebrated in church and at the
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South Ham
LIBRARY events: On Saturday, December 2, there is a Christmas craft fair, which includes greeting cards, Victorian notice boards and more. A Christmas colouring competition starts on December 1, with a closing date of December 16. There are two
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Tadley
LIBRARY events: On the remaining Wednesdays in November, storytime for the under-fives is at 10.15am. CHRISTMAS lights: On Friday, November 24, our Christmas lights will be switched on by two local Meridian presenters.
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Cottages have all mod cons
NESTLED on the edge of Hartley Wintney village is a row of cottages designed to look as though they have been there for years - but, in fact, they are new homes. Millgate Homes built the 11 new Oakland Cottages in a terrace that is surrounded by mature
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Soak yourself in the thatched spa
UPDATED and extended accommodation is available in a detached home in Chineham that is marketing at £499,950. The house, in Reading Road, has scope to extend it even further by adding a fifth bedroom. The master bedroom, with a range of fitted furniture
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Meat cleaver threat made by till robber
AN ARMED robber is being hunted after he threatened a shop assistant with a meat cleaver and forced her to fill a bag with cash. The raider, who was wearing a hooded top and a scarf across his face, entered Kempshott Post Office and Store at about
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Wildly hilarious satire
NOT the National Theatre presents hilarious satire Wild East at Central Studio, Basingstoke. First performed at the Royal Court in February last year, it was written by April de Angelis as a take on the corporate world and the stifling of independent
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A history spanning decades
GREAT British trombonist Chris Barber returns to The Anvil on Thursday, November 23, with his fabulous 11-piece big band for an unforgettable evening of jazz and blues. During the evening, Chris will present many of the sounds and styles he has cherished
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Council is advised to retain park site
MOBILE home residents fighting council plans to sell off their park have moved a step closer to success. A borough council committee asked to re-examine the plan for Attwood Close in Basingstoke has recommended the park should remain under council
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Casino Royale (12A)
YOU know when you're in the popcorn queue between Jonathan Ross and Dermot O'Leary that you're attending a very important screening indeed. Yes, The Bas Gaz was there at the very first UK showing of Casino Royale in Leicester Square a few Fridays ago
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Bison show class in Stingrays shut-out
Basingstoke Bison 4, Hull Stingrays 0 CURTIS Cruickshank recorded the Basingstoke Bison's first shut-out of the season as they continued their climb up the Elite League, after a comfortable 4-0 victory over the visiting Hull Stingrays. In recent
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Jackass Number Two (18)
CHRIS Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera and the whole crew from the controversial TV series return.
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Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny (15)
IN VENICE Beach, JB (Jack Black) bonds with local slacker KG (Kyle Glass), and the duo set out to steal a magical guitar pick housed in a museum 300 miles away.
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Event to help local firms proves big hit
AN INSPIRATIONAL event designed to help local businesses grow proved to be a great success. INSPIRE06, which was held at The Hampshire Centrecourt, in Chineham, attracted more than 300 visitors to the exhibition and seminar event. Leading business
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'No big tax changes'
WILL Chancellor Gordon Brown play his cards close to his chest at such a politically sensitive time? With no date set for the pre-budget report, the usual speculation is rife in the corridors of the financial institutions, according to Barry Potter
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Success-filled farewell for school headteacher
EMOTIONS ran high at John Hunt of Everest Community School as it hosted its final prize-giving ceremony and said goodbye to its popular headteacher. On Thursday evening, parents, teachers and local dignitaries came together at the Basingstoke secondary
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Town drop points in basement clash
Hayes Town 1, Basingstoke Town 1 AFTER the exhilaration of the previous weekend's FA Cup victory, Basingstoke Town came down to earth with a bump and a poor performance against Hayes. Despite the fact that it is still only November, Saturday's game
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Time to ensure you have a say
RESIDENTS are being given a final reminder to make sure they have a voice in the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council elections next May. People must make sure that they are on the electoral register by November 26 if they want to vote and help decide
