The HCS Committee members and the Gazebo Garden volunteers will be manning the Gazebo Garden stand in Waitrose from around 10:15 onward today, as part of the Waitrose Community Week. Do stop by for a quick chat - we'd be delighted to see you!
Category: Community
The Gazebo Garden is a glorious riot of April colours
Do please stop by the Gazebo Garden and see the wonderful Spring colours. Then spare a thought for those lovely volunteers and next time you're in Waitrose, drop your green tokens in the Gazebo Garden slot!
Petition regarding the Langstone Railway cottages.
Many of us were saddened by last month's destruction by fire of the railway cottages on the east side of the Langstone Road approach to Hayling Island. The Grade 2 listed cottages were originally built as labourers' cottages and later lived in by the crossing-keeper for the Hayling branch line. A private petition has recently … Continue reading Petition regarding the Langstone Railway cottages.
St Lucy’s Day pictures
Thursday 13th December marked the first of what we hope will become a regular event in the Gazebo Garden in the run up to Christmas. This rather magical picture of our 'St. Lucy' sums up the evening. For those of you unfamiliar with the Scandinavian tradition of a St Lucy's Day festival and procession, you … Continue reading St Lucy’s Day pictures
Christmas wreath making workshop success!
The Christmas Wreath making workshop was organised by the Havant Civic Society and held on Friday 7th at St Faith's Church, a beautiful and welcoming venue. All proceeds were donated to the fund for restoring the historic banner depicting St Faith which is currently at the London School of needlework for assessment. Hilary Deadman gave … Continue reading Christmas wreath making workshop success!
A quick and easy litter questionnaire
Havant Civic Society have been invited to attend a meeting of the Business and Commercial Services Scrutiny Panel on Wednesday 5th December to discuss the subject of litter in the town. Please take a couple of minutes to answer the two questions below, pressing the 'Submit' button when you've finished. The responses we receive will … Continue reading A quick and easy litter questionnaire
East Street car parks under threat
We are concerned that both the East Pallant and the Bear Hotel car parks are included in the Draft Local Plan to 2036 as sites for residential development. Objections from the Civic Society, The Spring and St Faith’s Church about the impact of this have not yet altered the Council’s thinking. These car parks are … Continue reading East Street car parks under threat
St Lucy’s Day Lantern Procession and Carols at the Gazebo
Havant Civic Society and St Faith's Church Lantern Procession and Carols on St Lucy's Day, Thursday 13th December at 6.00pm. Meet at the Pallant House, behind Waitrose, then walk by lantern light to the Gazebo Garden for carols followed by refreshments. Everyone Welcome Please bring a lantern Download our St Lucy's day poster to print and … Continue reading St Lucy’s Day Lantern Procession and Carols at the Gazebo
Remembrance Day – 1918 – 2018
Photographs from St Faith's Church, Havant, November 2018. With thanks to Ann Buckley.
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