Call-My-Bluff Wine-Tasting Evening

Fancy some fun and taste some interesting wines - you decide which is which! Your local wine “experts” will try to convince you otherwise, in the style of Call-my-Bluff!  This fun-packed evening will take place in Lockerley Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th February, starting at 1930.  There will be a quiz with some questions on wine, and of course a bar and a raffle.  A tasty supper of meat and cheeses appropriate to the wine will be provided.  Tickets are £12 obtainable from Andy Holton (340993) or Bill McClintock (340902).  Don’t miss it! 

Fancy a game of skittles?

Come and join the Lockerley Greens Preservation Society at The Black Horse, West Tytherley on Friday 17th February at 1930.  The price of £13.00 includes a lovely buffet supper.  Tickets from Gerry 017 94 34 04 11 and Bobbie 017 94 34 22 74. 

Garden Club

Lockerley Memorial Hall at 2000 on Thursday February 16th 2012,   Gardeners' Question Time with answers by Ray Broughton of Sparsholt College.  Please submit your questions a week before the meeting to Elizabeth Heap, email elizabeth.heap@btinternet.com.  Enquiries 017 94 34 04 43. 

Breakfast 2 Live 

Lockerley Memorial Hall  Saturday 18th February 8.30-1pm (no need to book)  Full english and light breakfast, stalls including Cake, New and Almost New items.  All Proceeds to Feed the Children.  Marion Hurst 34 06 95  Vida Reynolds 32 24 80. 

Lockerley Men Cook for You!

The men of Lockerley will be cooking for you on Saturday 3rd March.  This is to be a fund raising evening of fun and food to be held in the Memorial Hall in Lockerley starting at 1930.  The event will include a two course meal and coffee cooked and served by men from the village.  Plus a table quiz and raffle.  Bring your own drinks and glasses.  Tickets £10 each from Mike Thompson 017 94 34 14 62, John Nibblett 017 94 34 01 11 or the Coffee Shop Monday and Thursday mornings.  Funds raised will go to the Lockerley and East Dean Memorial Hall. 

The Big Brew– A Fair Trade Event

... is coming to Lockerley Memorial Hall on Friday 9th March 1200 - 1600.  Please come along and join us.  There will be fair trade hot and cold lunches, tea, coffee, cakes and bakes, with  fair trade goods to sample and buy, a bring and buy stall and raffle, and a chance to catch up with friends and neighbours.  All profits will go to Traidcraft and Traidcraft Exchange.  If you would like to know more or would like a Traidcraft catalogue please contact Liz Holton 017 94 34 09 93. 

Lockerley and East Dean WI

1400 1600 at  Lockerley Memorial Hall on  28th Feb: Ravenna - Late Christian Mosaics - Dr A. Hobley 

Lent lunches time

Please come and support simple soup, bread and cheese lunches in aid of Unicef held every Saturday from 25th February to 31st March.  Last year over £1000 was raised - can we increase that in 2012?  The first one will be held at the home of Hilary and Mike Thompson on 25th Feb 1200 - 1400 at 7 Butler's Close, Lockerley, contact 017 94 34 14 62. 

Friends of Bentley Wood 

Skittles and Supper, Fri 10th Feb The Black Horse, West Tytherley.  Members only, further details will be circulated to those who have booked, contact  019 80 86 30 35. 

East Tytherley Village Skittles

Saturday 25th February at the Star Inn starting 1930. A superb buffet supper at £10 a ticket, and a raffle.  All in aid of East Tytherley Church.  Tickets from Joanne 017 94 34 06 77. 

Garage Sale

A sale of tools and other equipment at 67 Red Lane, West Tytherley Saturday 11th February 1000 – 1200.  Proceeds to be donated to the charity Age UK. 

Lockerley and East Dean WI

On Tuesday 21st Feb for the annual pancake and coffee morning 1030 - 1200 at Lockerley Memorial Hall. 

Acoustic music in the Star Inn

Each third Tuesday of the month at the Star Inn - whatever and however you play - come and help to set the scene.  Just about any style of music played acoustically will work.  The next session will be on 21 February 2012.  Check out some tunes at www.thekingsband.co.uk/tunes.  Of course you could come and listen too! 

Lockerley website update

Many thanks to those who have visited www.lockerley.org.uk and have noticed that some of the images and most of the links to past documents are not working.  The hosting company say they are working to rectify the situation.  It doesn't affect the coloured version of the newsletter which is now on its own page and the diary is kept updated weekly when updates are received at admin@lockerley.org.uk 

West Tytherley pavilion

If you have any ideas as to the future use of the Pavilion or ways to fundraise, West Tytherley Parish Council would love to hear from you.  Details of a village meeting to discuss the issue will be in the March Newsletter. 

New, bigger Flower and Produce Show 2012!

Saturday 4 August Put the date in your diary now!  The Flower and Produce Show is changing to the summer!  It will be a stand alone event and with more classes for you to enter in many of the existing categories including categories for craft and photography. There will be something for all the family.  Watch this space for more details in subsequent Newsletters.  Lockerley Memorial Hall Organised by Lockerley & District Garden Club. 

The Sarah Rolle Trust

... next meets on Tuesday 6th March.  The trustees will consider grants for educational purposes from applicants under twenty five years of age.  Either he or she must now reside, or their parents now reside, within the civil parish of East Tytherley or Lockerley.   Application forms can be obtained from the Head teachers of Lockerley or West Tytherley primary schools and also from Greg McCann, Secretary of the Sarah Rolle Trust, Mount View, East Dean Road, Lockerley 017 94 34 06 98.  Application forms must be returned on or before 17th February. 

Spare time spare???

Do you have a small but regular amount of spare time that you could use to help West Tytherley Village Shop?  Our book-keeper is standing down at the end of March and we need someone to take on this vital role, which helps ensure that we keep track of our finances, pay the right amount of VAT and take sensible investment decisions.  Attention to detail is important and computer skills would help.  The role is assumed to be voluntary but we would be willing to consider professional service if costs are modest.  Please contact James Strachan on 017 94 34 17 69 or strachanj@gmail.com. 

Lockerley Community Security Committee

At the public meeting concerning Travellers held on October 17th 2011 it was proposed that a committee be formed specifically to work with land owners, (including the Parish Council) to help protect the village against unlawful camping and to help deal with any related problems that might occur. 

This committee has now been formed and is called the Lockerley Community Security Committee (LCSC).  In order for it to work effectively and because events can happen unexpectedly, it would be useful to have the names of anyone who would be prepared to help. 

So please will anyone who feels they could give practical help (say clearing rubbish/ writing a letter) or anyone who would be willing to contribute or make a pledge towards any expenses that might be incurred, give their name to one of the committee below.  There was a terrific response to the Public Meeting, but, as became apparent, it will take the ongoing resolve of the village, together with maximum support from the authorities, to solve this problem. 

The  committee are Len Arthur 017 94 34 24 99, Tony Boatfield 34 02 51, Peter Batten 34 12 62, Mark Chambers 34 09 13, Michael Perkins 34 02 81, Heather Kirk 34 24 88, Bill McClintock 34 14 00, David Powell 34 13 60, Gerry Hewett 34 04 11, and Graham Thomson 34 05 88. 

Poppy Appeal 2011

The 2011 Poppy Appeal raised a total of £3151.02 from the villages of Lockerley, East Tytherley, West Tytherley, East Dean, West Dean, Carters Clay and Stony Batter.  Once the Gift Aid has been added, this should be increased to about £3220, an increase on last year of some £180.  This is a wonderful result in these difficult economic times and I must thank all those who so generously contributed to the Appeal.  I would also like to thank the very willing band of house to house collectors and the people who helped count the large amount of notes and coins donated, an onerous task in itself.  Finally, I am most grateful to the local schools, pubs and shops that so readily allowed the Appeal to display its trays on their premises -  Robin Garrett,  West Tytherley. 

Village Hall Cleaner needed

Lockerley and East Dean Village hall require a cleaner for 5 hours each week.  The hours are flexible and the pay is £10 per hour.  Please phone Dot on 017 94 34 10 20 if you would like more information. 

Please support Fair Trade Fortnight 

Starts on 27th February to 12th March.  See how many fair trade products you can find in your local supermarket (cereals, dried fruit and nuts, exotic fresh fruit, honey, wine, as well as cookies, tea, coffee and chocolate are all widely available) and make a difference by eating well. 

Thank you

... to the villager who kindly sponsored this issue and also to Lockerley Parish Council for their generous donation. 

200 Club winners November 2011

Mr Brian Shaw £20, Dr Kate Clark £20, Ms Carrie Hamilton £20  an extra one for November this year. 

And for December

Mrs Di Bowley £50, Mrs Pam Moore £25, Mrs Jenny Fawcett £25. 

Lockerley Coffee Shop - Q and A

Q: Where can you buy some stamps, post a parcel, collect some euros for your holiday and have coffee and homemade cake at the same time? 

A: At Lockerley Memorial Hall on Monday and Thursday mornings from 0900 - 1300 when the outreach Post Office opens at the same time as the Coffee Shop. 

Q: Who runs the Coffee Shop? 

A: A group of over 30 volunteers who serve the coffee, bake cakes or set up the tables and chairs and have great fun doing so. 

We are always happy to recruit more helpers, so if you would like to join this enthusiastic band please get in touch with one of the following: Hilary Thompson 017 94 34 14 62, Margaret Niblett 34 05 87, Sally Masters 34 02 15, or Jan Musson 34 05 86. 

A thank you

Debbie, Peter, Leo and Minnie would like to thank the extremely kind couple.  It was much appreciated.  We hope you have a very Happy New Year.  

Graham Moore

The families of Pam, Jim and Dot offer their heartfelt thanks to all the good people whose kind thoughts have been with us since the loss of our much loved Graham. 

Oil Buying Group

Heating oil is expensive at the best of times but taking part in a buying group may help to cut the cost.  Negotiating a lower cost is possible because a tanker can deliver to a number of householders in the same post code group economically in a single visit.  There's a note - in PDF - about the scheme on the www.lockerley.org.uk/resources page. 

Scrabble around???

Valda White is exploring the idea of starting a Scrabble group at Mottisfont Village Hall for enthusiasts or beginners.  We would play by the rules but nothing too cut-throat; it needs to be enjoyable for all.  Possibly fortnightly either on a Tuesday or Friday or perhaps a daytime Group would be preferred.  Cost would only be to cover hire of the Hall for 3 hours and a cup of tea and depends on how many people came on each occasion. 

Have a word with me or come along on Tuesday March 6th by 1915 for a discussion and a trial run.  Bring a board and letters if you can.  Valda White – 017 94 36 83 46  valdawhite@btinternet.com. 

The 200 Club in 2012

This popular village draw is organised for the Memorial Hall by Carole Woolley, Willingale House, Butts Green, Lockerley 017 94 34 08 67 e-mail  roywoolley@btinternet.com.  A big thank you to all those members who steadfastly pay their subs by direct debit.  It helps so much.  Thank you to all members.  Your contributions help our Hall considerably. 

Now is the time for existing members, and NEW members, to join for 2012.  The annual cost is £12 and there are two monthly prizes of £20, except in June and December when there is one prize of £50. Additionally there are currently two extra quarterly of £25 and one of £20 in Nov. i.e. £720 in prizes.  However the prize pot DOES depend on membership numbers.  If numbers fall, so do prizes.  All members or couples may have more than one entry.  Everyone must be over 16.  All profit goes to the Memorial Hall funds as there are no expenses. 

Please let Carole have your subscription now or as soon as possible, but by the beginning of February at the very latest if you awant to be in the January draw.  Cheques are better than cash.  Cheques should be written to Lockerley & East Dean Memorial Hall and preferably posted or delivered to the above address. Please try and help to make Carole’s job that much easier.  Good luck to everyone.  The odds are excellent and you will be helping Lockerley Memorial Hall. 

CPRE and Two Free Events

These have been organised by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) to provide advice guidance and encouragements for communities to engage with the planning system in their local area. 

Event 1 : Thursday 9th Feb 1200 1600 Itchen Abbas Village Hall - an introduction to existing planning system and exploring new opportunities from the localism Act. A free lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Event 2 : Thursday 8th March 1000 - 1600 Itchen Abbas Village Hall.  Free lunch and refreshment.  Designed to expand on 1st event.  To book contact Becky French 019 62 77 91 85 or becky.french@cprehampshire.org.uk.  For a copy of the full unedited email contact joannenash@mhcltd.net.