Home Page – May 2019

May 2019 We’re well into 2019 and it’s already proving to be an interesting year. The main news items are summarised below, while other details can be found by taking the links to ‘Recent Posts’. Our earlier appeal for an ‘inner circle’ of HCS members to assist the committee drew an encouraging list of volunteers … Continue reading Home Page – May 2019

Langstone Technology Park – DCF comments

Yesterday afternoon I went along to the Civic Plaza to observe the Development Consultation Forum discussion regarding proposed development at Langstone Technology Park. In the early seventies, this was the site which put Havant firmly on the global map as a centre of high technology manufacturing and information services. We'd already seen the international success … Continue reading Langstone Technology Park – DCF comments

We’re in Waitrose today!

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!

Spot the difference! The Domino’s challenge.

Here's a little something for the weekend. Are you ready to take the Domino's challenge? Well if you are, here's a little 'Spot the difference' test: Do you remember the planning application for the Domino's Pizza Takeaway at 39 West Street? Well, to be more correct, both planning applications for 39 West Street? Turned down … Continue reading Spot the difference! The Domino’s challenge.

Is there a future for the original IBM Havant site buildings?

Back in January, we reported on a move to list the former IBM Havant Plant buildings at what is now the Langstone Technology Park. If such a move is to bear fruit, it can't come soon enough. Havant Borough Council's Development Consultation Forum #48 will consider the future of this site on Tuesday 21st May … Continue reading Is there a future for the original IBM Havant site buildings?

WDRA AGM – Havant Regeneration

Our thanks to the Warblington and Denvilles Residents' Association for inviting us to their AGM last Friday. Given the ongoing vacancies for WDRA Chair and Vice Chair, the meeting was chaired by the WDRA Newsletter Editor, Ian Crabtree. Hats off to Ian for a very well run meeting! The meeting at the Stride Centre in … Continue reading WDRA AGM – Havant Regeneration

Denmead Belles WI visit to the Gazebo

Together with Anna Glanville-Hearson, our hard working secretary and Gazebo Garden Coordinator, the local Havant nature-friendly garden specialist, Martin Hampton, recently led an evening guided walk for 14 members of the Denmead Belles WI group. We went to the Meadow and 3-Pond Copse at Lower Grove Road and then on to the Gazebo Garden where … Continue reading Denmead Belles WI visit to the Gazebo

May 2019 Home Page

Welcome to the Havant Civic Society May 2019 We’re well into 2019 and it’s already proving to be an interesting year. The main news items are summarised below, while other details can be found by taking the links to ‘Recent Posts’. Our earlier appeal for an ‘inner circle’ of HCS members to assist the committee drew … Continue reading May 2019 Home Page