PTC NEWSThe Quarterly Newsletter fromPetersfield Town Council

February 2015 Edition Number 38

‘Celebration of Petersfield’ Book

“In early March the Petersfield Society is marking its70th birthday by publishing a book entitled A Celebration of Petersfield. This book will be something every household in the town will want tohave – you may find yourself in it! This handsome fullcolour volume will be a snapshot of the town as weknow it today – not a history book, but more of a timecapsule encompassing every facet of life in Petersfield.

Here is a record, written and photographic, of everything that makes Petersfield tick: the buildings andenvironment, the activities including the arts, the clubs,community projects, charities, churches, sport, societies,as well as restaurants, pubs, businesses and, most importantly, the people of all ages. A book to buy andto give, for today, but also to remind us in the futurewhat a special town Petersfield is and that we should be proud to live here. It will be available from One TreeBooks after March 6th at a cover price of £20.00.”

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A C E L E B R AT I O N O F

MILITARY WIVES CHOIR IS COMING TO PETERSFIELD!I AM JOINING FORCES WITH THE PETERSFIELD LIONS CLUB AND TOGETHER

WITH THEM I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A CHARITY CONCERT

IT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2015 AT 7pm at The Festival Hall, Petersfield

(TICKET PRICES TO BE ANNOUNCED)

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DIVIDED BETWEEN ARTSCAPE (SEE ARTICLE ELSEWHERE) AND MILITARY CHARITIES

THERE WILL BE MORE INFORMATION IN THE PRESS AND ON THE TOWN COUNCIL WEBSITE IN DUE COURSE

IT PROMISES TO BE A WONDERFUL AND SPECIAL EVENING, I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

WITH VERY BEST WISHES

SUE HARWOOD - MAYOR

AIR AMBULANCE TEXTILE RECYCLING BANKS

Have you noticed the additionof two distinctive bright yellowtextile recycling banks at LoveLane car park and PetersfieldHeath and Pond car park onSussex Road? These bankshave been placed to help raisevital funds for one of our pop-ular local charities, Hampshireand Isle of Wight AirAmbulance (HIOWAA).

The Air Ambulance receives no government or national lotteryfunding and relies solely on donations and schemes, such astextile recycling, to keep them flying.

Minutes really do matter and within 4 minutes of receiving theemergency call the helicopter can be airborne, on its way toprovide life-saving medical support to the most acute cases.Since the Air Ambulance was launched on 1 July 2007 it hasundertaken over 5500 missions, for the benefit of the peopleof Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and in order to keep flyingand saving lives it needs to raise in excess of £125,000 a month,over £4000 every day.

Chief Executive of the charity Alex Lochrane said “We aredelighted by Petersfield Town Council’s generous decision tosupport our recycling scheme by providing two new sites”.Petersfield Town Mayor Sue Harwood added “This is an easyaffordable and eco-friendly way to make a contribution”.

PETERSFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

The Neighbourhood Plan is now entering the final phases of itswork. Following the pre-submission consultation conducted bythe Town Council last summer on the draft Plan document, allof the responses received have now been carefully considered.Where the Neighbourhood Plan group agreed with therepresentations made, the draft Plan has been amended andwhere the group disagreed, reasons why have been given.

At its meeting in December, the Councilapproved the revised DraftNeighbourhood Plan and it has nowbeen submitted to the South DownsNational Park Planning Authority fortheir consideration. The National ParkAuthority will undertake a further con-

sultation with the community on the Draft Plan so residentsstill have a further opportunity to comment on the Plan beforeit is approved.

It is expected that the Government Inspector who will inspectthe Draft Plan will be appointed in the near future and it ishoped that the Inspection will take place during February.Following this it is anticipated that the Plan will then beapproved by the Town Council and the referendum held duringJune. The referendum cannot be held earlier than this becauseof the Local and General Elections being held in May and thedifficulties that this would cause for the Electoral Authority. Itis planned to hold a Public Awareness Event prior to theReferendum so that everyone is aware of what theNeighbourhood Plan contains prior to them casting their vote.

ARTSCAPE

Artscape is a unique, arts based charitythat works alongside vulnerable anddisabled adults in recovery from longand enduring mental ill health,addictions and related disabilities. Wework in a unique way using art as acatalyst for enabling healing to begin to take place. We are notart therapists, but use the art itself as a catalyst for enablinghealing to begin. Our aims are quite simply to help alleviatepersonal stress, increase self-confidence and social inclusion ina safe welcoming environment.

Walk into any of our workshops and you’ll see a multitude ofdifferent ‘art mediums’ in use, as everyone works on their owncreative ideas and projects. Our arts workers do not teach inthe traditional sense, but by encouragement and workingalongside participants/students. This allows ownership ofcreative process’s, ideas and enables confidence and self-beliefto grow.

Several members over the years have taken up otheropportunities within the local community, returned toeducation and occasionally employment.

In 2015 we celebrate our tenth birthday an achievement that acouple of years ago we didn’t think would be possible, but webelieve strongly and passionately about the service we provideand more importantly the people that attend and we strive topush ourselves forward, running two weekly sessions inPetersfield, one in Bordon and various outreach projects fromHorndean, Alton and Liss.

Being the Mayors chosen charity for 2014-15, has bought us tothe attention of so many more people. Our uniqueness sets usaside in the heart of our town, making a difference to the livesof our own community and valuing its residents.

We are always looking for private sponsors, businesssponsorship and match funders to support extra outreachwork, and we are registered for gift aid if anyone would beinterested in getting involved.

For more info please visit www.artscapeart.co.uk or emailMandie Saw at artscapeart@gmail.com

Mandie Saw, Director, ArtscapeRegistered charity 1139064

PETERSFIELD LIBRARY – WHAT’S ON February 2015 - April 2015

Click and Knit Every Monday 2pm – 4pm. Free

Toddlertimes:-Every Monday at 10.15am– 11am. Free. Times may changeduring school holidays, please check with the library.

Poetry Group at Petersfield LibraryMeets monthly on a Wednesday 2.15pm FreeDo you enjoy reading poetry? Come along to read and shareyour favourite poems and poets in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere at our group.

Petersfield Reading GroupMeets every 4 weeks 2:00pm Free If you like to read a wide range of fiction and share yourideas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, then come alongand join our reading group.

VIP Reading Group at Petersfield LibraryMeets every 4 weeks on a Monday 2:00pm Free Meet in a friendly and relaxed environment to discuss selected books in different formats. New members welcome - just come along or ask a member of staff for details.Refreshments provided.

Forthcoming courses:We have a new programme of courses available during 2015.Advance booking is essential for all courses as places are limited. For more information contact the library, call the BookingLine: 01730 267806 or go to our websitewww.hants.gov.uk/library/petersfield-library. Details are subject to change. For any further information onany of the events already listed above please use the contactdetails shown.

Thanks to funding from the Hampshire County Council RuralDevelopment fund we are pleased to be able to offer, in addition to our current project, extra support to tackle fuelpoverty in the rural areas of Hampshire.

As well as the standard level of support available throughHitting the Cold Spots, Hampshire County Council recognisethat those residents living in the rural areas of Hampshire canface added challenges.

Hitting the Cold Spots can help individuals and familiesthroughout the Hampshire County Council area with practical support and detailed advice including visits fromskilled Advisors. This can lead to the provision of emergencyheating, access to funding for repairs and replacement heatingor hot water systems as well as small grants to help copewith winter emergencies.

Hitting the Cold Spots will also provide practical supportwith debt, financial advice and benefits as well as assistance

with switching energy providers. Home Safety visits offeringcarbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are alsoavailable.

For further information see www.hants.gov.uk/cold-spots andfor advice contact the Hitting the Cold Spots Advisor onFreephone 0800 804 8601 or email staywarm@environmentcentre.com

EXTRA FUNDS AVAILBLE FOR FUEL POVERTY – RURAL AREAS OF HAMPSHIRE

DEFIBRILLATORS

The Town Council is pleased to say that two new defibrillators have recently been installed nearthe Town Council offices in Heath Road. One is situated inside the Town Hall and the other oneon the west wall of The Festival Hall.

To access one of the machines you will need to remove the plastic cover. The machines requireno training as they talk you through what to do step by step, and they automatically detect if thepatient has a heart beat so they cannot give a shock by mistake. These machines are for use bymembers of the public in case of an emergency.

Contact Details:Visit our Web site at www.petersfield-tc.gov.ukTown Clerk: Neil Hitch clerk@petersfield-tc.gov.uk

Festival Hall enquiries festival@petersfield-tc.gov.ukThe Town Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EA Telephone: 01730 264182 Fax: 01730 231164

Reception Opening Hours 10am – 3pm Monday - Friday Telephone enquiries 9am – 5pm Monday - Friday Bookings taken for Town/Festival Hall and Avenue Pavilion

Entertainment at theFestival Hall

6 - 8 FebruaryPenman Antiques Fair, 10:30amto 5:30pm Friday & Saturday, 10:30amto 5pm on Sunday, admission £3

14 - 15 February Showstoppers Dance Show,Saturday 2pm & 7pm shows, Sunday2pm show. See local press for details

27 – 28 FebruaryPetersfield Festivals, Beer &Cider Festival. For more information and to purchase ticketsplease visit their websitewww.petersfieldfest.com

5 – 7 MarchSave The Children, The BigSale. For more information pleasesee their website www.petersfield-savethechildren.co.uk

13 - 21 MarchPetersfield Musical Festival,tickets for all events available fromOne Tree Books, Petersfield from 9 Feb

25 MarchToy Fair 7pm – 9pm tickets on thedoor Adults £1.20 Children FOC

4 AprilGiant Easter Market 9:30am –3pm. In aid of Portsmouth Hospitals

Rocky Appeal and other charities.Stalls available to book for charity,craft or trade. Please contact 01730264802 for more details

11 April – Mayor’s event, MilitaryWives Choir, together withPetersfield Lions Club, Festival Hall,Petersfield, 7pm More details will beavailable in the press and TownCouncil website and at the TownCouncil office. Ticket price to beannounced

16 - 18 AprilWinton Players Production of‘Daisy Pulls it Off’. Tickets availableonline via their websitewww.wintonplayers.org.uk and fromthe Tourist Information Centre

There is now a quarterly leaflet availableat The Town Council Offices with furtherdetails about the above events or visit thewebsite www.thefestivalhall.co.uk

The New Savoy CinemaFestival Hall, Petersfield

Tuesday 24 February - ‘Before I GoTo Sleep’ (Cert 15), 2:30pm, Evening film, ‘Gone Girl’ (Cert 18)7:30pm

Tuesday 24 March – ‘TheHundred-Foot Journey’ (CertPG), 2:30pm,

Your Town Councillors Contact Details:Grant Budden - Bell Hill37 Highfield Road, Petersfield, GU32 2HL07411 364569 redstarshining@hotmail.co.ukPlanning

Vaughan Clarke - St Mary’s26 Pulens Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, GU31 4DB268206 clarke-v@talktalk.netHalls, Planning

Julie Dickinson - St Mary’s9 Geddes Way, Petersfield, GU31 4DJ263027 j.dickinson@bbk.ac.ukPlanning (Chairman), Grounds

Lesley Farrow - Heath42a Durford Road, Petersfield, GU31 4HA261350 lesley_farrow@hotmail.comGrounds (Chairman), Finance & General Purposes, Planning, Deputy Town Mayor

Sue Harwood - CausewayHardy House, 2 The Spain, Petersfield, GU32 3JZ260857 sueharwood@outlook.comTown Mayor

Peter Marshall - Bell Hill49 Woodbury Avenue, Petersfield, GU32 2ED263127 peter@49wood.co.uk Grounds, Finance & General Purposes, Planning

James Deane – Rother 2 Hoggarth Close, Petersfield, GU31 4YYTel: 269072 deane2hogg@ntlworld.com Halls (Chairman), Planning, Finance & General Purposes

Chris Mills - Rother106a Moggs Mead, Petersfield, GU31 4PH07972 370533 chrismillspetersfield@gmail.comHalls, Grounds, Planning

Bill Organ - St Peter’s2 Lower Wardown, Petersfield GU31 4NY262904 bill.organ@gmail.comGrounds, Finance & General Purposes, Planning

Mary Vincent - Heath40 Durford Road, Petersfield, GU31 4HA266952 maryk.vincent@ntlworld.comGrounds, Halls, Planning

George Watkinson - Causeway102 The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31 4JS266801Halls, Finance & General Purposes, Planning

Allan Tarver – St Peter’s1 The SpainPetersfield GU32 3JZ01730 263261 allantarver@ntlworld.comFinance & General Purposes (Chairman), Halls, Planning

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Evening film – Mayor’s Special Event‘The Imitation Game’ (Cert12A), 7:30pm. All money raised will gotowards The Mayor’s charity –‘Artscape’

Tuesday 21 April – ‘My Old Lady’(Cert 12A), 2:30pmEvening film ‘Mr Turner’ (Cert12A) 7:30pm

Dates for your diaries for future films:

Tuesday 19 May Tuesday 16 June Tuesday 21 July

Doors open at 2pm for afternoonfilms and 7pm for evening films.Refreshments, including Tea andCoffee, Wine, Sweets and Ice Creamare also available. Afternoon showingssweets and ice creams only.

Tickets £5 from One Tree Books,Lavant Street, Petersfield or The TownHall, Heath Road, Petersfield.

If you would like to be added to ourdatabase to be contacted via emailwith details of the forthcoming filmsthen please email reception@petersfield-tc.gov.uk

For any further information contactthe Town Council on 01730 264182