It’s a frequent grumble that nowadays High Streets are all charity outlets and coffee shops. It is sad that there aren’t the shops that existed ten or fifteen years ago, but Havant is lucky that most of its shop units are occupied. The charity shops are bringing in a good income for their causes, which … Continue reading Havant’s charity shop trail
Category: Features
HLHG – Local History Summit Meeting
On Saturday 3 February, the main auditorium at The Spring hosted a summit meeting for leaders and trustees of local history groups across south Hampshire and West Sussex. Organised and facilitated by the ever-energetic Neil Spurgeon, chair of the Havant Local History Group, and hosted by Sue Dickinson as her final event before taking a well-earned … Continue reading HLHG – Local History Summit Meeting
Havant – Heritage and Conservation
Since the Civic Amenities Act 1967, local planning authorities have been required to decide which parts of their area “are of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance” and to designate them as conservation areas. Date stone in the wall next to the Dissenters' … Continue reading Havant – Heritage and Conservation
White Hart – A new planning application for 2024
The first weekly planning list of the year has turned up a newly validated planning application for the ground floor and rear outbuildings of the former White Hart pub on the corner of North Street and East Street. The White Hart public house was built in 1889 and is attributed to local architect Alfred … Continue reading White Hart – A new planning application for 2024
St. Faith’s Flower Festival – at the heart of Havant
For those who didn't get in to see the wonderful display in St. Faith's Church over the past three days, here's a brief snapshot of some of the gems that you missed. Just sit back, watch and marvel at the skill of the contributors who put on such a magnificent display. To the team at … Continue reading St. Faith’s Flower Festival – at the heart of Havant
The impact on residents of the absence of effective traffic management
Last week marked a significant anniversary of Dr Richard Beeching's report on 'The Reshaping of British Railways', a study which resulted in the loss of many of Britain's rural railway services. The Transport Users Consultative Committee had already condemned our own 'Hayling Billy' at a meeting in Havant Town Hall, now 'The Spring', in Dec … Continue reading The impact on residents of the absence of effective traffic management
Christmas Shopping in Havant
(Contributed by a non-driving Portsmouth resident who now regularly shops in Havant by choice, thanks to the excellent rail and bus links.) What makes Havant different? Well, Havant never had any large department stores – those once-glittering shopping palaces (especially at Christmas time) are now standing sad and empty in larger nearby shopping areas such … Continue reading Christmas Shopping in Havant
Get in a festive mood at St Faith’s Christmas Market!
Havant Civic Society will be there, and so should you be! The bells will be ringing from 10:00 am on Saturday and there will be plenty of things to awaken that Christmas spirit! Do come along!
Steam at New Lane crossing – Sunday Sept 18
Steam engine enthusiasts were in for a treat as 34046 'Braunton' passed through Havant town this afternoon, seen below passing through New Lane level crossing: https://youtu.be/ecbj_LQzcCk
Havant’s heritage. Should we refurbish it, or just rip it up and start again?
That is the topical question posed by a BBC Radio documentary program last week. If you've half an hour to spare, take the link and listen, especially if you work for Havant Borough Council and your brief includes Planning, Economic Development or Regeneration. The subject is not only relevant to the Council's plans to 'demolish … Continue reading Havant’s heritage. Should we refurbish it, or just rip it up and start again?
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