Category: Community

Langstone Coastal Defence Study – Public drop in events

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Havant Civic Society are members of the Langstone Stakeholder Working Group of the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership (ESCP). ESCP have sent out an invitation to the upcoming public drop in events for the Langstone Coastal Defence Study in November. This will be an opportunity for them to share with the community the coastal defence options shortlisted for the Langstone frontage … Continue reading Langstone Coastal Defence Study – Public drop in events

‘Yarn bombing’ in Havant and Langstone

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We are indebted to one of our members for these pictures.  The 'guerilla knitters' have been at work and we're delighted to see such well cultured vandalism in the town centre and surrounding areas. With Havant Civic Society's self driven regeneration programme including the restoration of town centre listed buildings, including the Gazebo Garden and, … Continue reading ‘Yarn bombing’ in Havant and Langstone

Commercial Property Update – October 2018

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From time to time, we like to keep our eye on the local commercial properties with invisible 'For Sale' signs outside. Here are three which might catch your eye. Tesco Car Park, north western corner.  This one almost seems to have a Pizza Hut shape to it when we remember that their previous restaurant on … Continue reading Commercial Property Update – October 2018

HCS and the Havant Tree Wardens kick-off a new joint project

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Malinda Griffin, The Havant Tree Wardens' coordinator, outlined a proposal for a 'tree walk' for Havant at a meeting in the Wheelright's Arms on Monday evening, 15th October, to an enthusiastic group of 16 present. Malinda Griffin outlined the work of the tree wardens across the Borough and passed round leaflets showing tree trails in … Continue reading HCS and the Havant Tree Wardens kick-off a new joint project

Meeting with the new Havant Tree Wardens – Monday 15th

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Rob Foord, the new Tree Warden for Havant, and Malinda Griffin, The Havant Tree Wardens' coordinator,  will outline their proposal for a 'tree walk' for Havant at a meeting in the Wheelright's Arms on Monday evening, 15th October. The Tree Warden scheme was set up by The Tree Council, the UK's lead charity for trees, promoting … Continue reading Meeting with the new Havant Tree Wardens – Monday 15th

We’re backing Britain – again!

~ Bob Comlay

A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece about the sad loss of the 1960s Colt office building at the north end of New Lane.  The 'We're Backing Britain' campaign from 1968 which spread rapidly down the lane to Kenwood, has been immortalised in a BBC Radio 4 play, first broadcast on Sunday 23rd September.  … Continue reading We’re backing Britain – again!

Heritage Open Day at Staunton Country Park

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This year's annual national 'Heritage Open Days' weekend included a limited number of guided tours of Staunton Country Park, one of Havant's tourist attractions which is possibly overlooked by the local residents. The park staff are currently celebrating the receipt of a £2.8 million pound Heritage Lottery grant and have grand plans for refurbishing the … Continue reading Heritage Open Day at Staunton Country Park